Tides Today & Tomorrow in McKay Bay, Tampa, FL

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in McKay Bay, Tampa, FL.
Next low tide : in 7h 18m at 5:37 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:04 am (1.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:29 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:40 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8726667
Common Questions About Tides

McKay Bay, Tampa, FL Tides - Jul 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:392.04:452.711:091.36:368:30Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue7:102.15:402.612:240.212:021.26:378:30Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed7:402.26:432.312:540.41:101.16:378:30Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu8:092.48:072.01:250.62:381.06:388:29Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri8:392.59:521.81:570.94:030.76:388:29Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat9:142.711:311.72:321.25:150.46:388:29Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun9:582.93:091.46:200.16:398:29Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon12:591.710:51 AM3.13:511.67:18-0.26:398:29Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue2:141.811:47 AM3.34:451.78:12-0.46:408:29Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed3:141.812:423.46:091.79:02-0.56:408:29New Moon10Wed
11Thu4:001.81:373.47:351.79:49-0.56:418:29New Moon11Thu
12Fri4:371.92:333.48:411.510:32-0.46:418:28New Moon12Fri
13Sat5:111.93:323.29:391.411:14-0.26:428:28Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun5:442.04:333.010:341.211:530.16:428:28Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon6:162.15:352.811:311.16:438:28Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue6:502.36:392.412:290.412:341.06:438:27Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed7:252.47:452.11:040.71:470.96:448:27First Quarter17Wed
18Thu8:032.69:011.81:371.03:060.86:448:27First Quarter18Thu
19Fri8:442.710:341.62:081.34:220.66:458:26First Quarter19Fri
20Sat9:332.72:321.55:310.46:458:26Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun10:282.86:300.26:468:25Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon11:242.87:210.16:468:25Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue3:311.912:152.96:121.88:060.06:478:24Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed3:161.91:002.97:061.88:460.06:478:24Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu3:302.01:393.07:521.79:220.06:488:23Full Moon25Thu
26Fri3:522.02:153.08:321.59:550.16:488:23Full Moon26Fri
27Sat4:182.02:483.09:071.410:250.26:498:22Full Moon27Sat
28Sun4:452.13:233.09:421.310:520.36:508:22Full Moon28Sun
29Mon5:102.14:002.910:191.111:150.46:508:21Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue5:332.34:432.710:591.011:370.66:518:21Waning Gibbous30Tue
31Wed5:512.45:342.511:470.911:570.76:518:20Waning Gibbous31Wed
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8726667)

Common Questions About McKay Bay, Tampa, FL Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in McKay Bay, Tampa, FL today?

Slack tide in McKay Bay, Tampa, FL is approximately 8:50 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in McKay Bay, Tampa, FL?

McKay Bay, Tampa, FL is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 30% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are McKay Bay, Tampa, FL tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for McKay Bay, Tampa, FL?

Tide predictions for McKay Bay, Tampa, FL come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for McKay Bay, Tampa, FL?

Tide data for McKay Bay, Tampa, FL is sourced from NOAA Station #8726667. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8726667.

What is the moon phase in McKay Bay, Tampa, FL tonight?

Tonight the moon over McKay Bay, Tampa, FL is Waning Crescent (30% illuminated). This places McKay Bay, Tampa, FL in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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