Tides Today & Tomorrow in McKay Bay, Tampa, FL

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in McKay Bay, Tampa, FL.
Next low tide : 5:37 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 31m at 9:25 am (2.8 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 - Sep 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:143.13:210.57:087:51Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon7:133.14:410.47:087:50Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue8:443.05:480.27:097:49Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed1:092.010:59 AM3.14:451.96:440.27:097:47Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu1:302.112:153.26:031.77:330.27:107:46Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri1:552.21:133.37:021.48:150.37:107:45Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat2:202.32:033.27:541.18:530.47:117:44New Moon7Sat
8Sun2:462.52:493.18:430.89:270.77:117:43New Moon8Sun
9Mon3:112.63:352.99:290.79:570.97:117:42New Moon9Mon
10Tue3:342.84:232.710:140.510:221.17:127:41Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed3:542.95:152.511:000.510:411.37:127:39Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu4:123.06:132.211:480.510:511.57:137:38Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri4:343.07:182.112:420.67:137:37Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat5:043.08:322.01:480.67:147:36First Quarter14Sat
15Sun5:442.93:040.77:147:35First Quarter15Sun
16Mon6:372.74:170.77:157:34First Quarter16Mon
17Tue9:022.65:210.67:157:32First Quarter17Tue
18Wed12:322.210:50 AM2.65:001.96:140.67:167:31Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu12:542.311:56 AM2.85:571.76:580.67:167:30Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri1:192.412:462.96:431.47:370.67:177:29Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat1:442.41:283.07:241.28:100.77:177:28Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun2:072.52:063.08:031.08:390.87:177:26Full Moon22Sun
23Mon2:262.62:442.98:400.89:041.07:187:25Full Moon23Mon
24Tue2:382.73:252.89:180.69:251.27:187:24Full Moon24Tue
25Wed2:432.94:112.69:580.49:401.37:197:23Full Moon25Wed
26Thu2:583.15:062.410:410.39:561.57:197:22Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri3:263.36:122.211:290.210:141.67:207:21Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat4:023.47:262.012:270.37:207:19Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun4:463.38:482.01:410.47:217:18Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon5:403.23:030.47:217:17Third Quarter30Mon
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 1:31 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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