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 6h 33m 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 - Jan 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:411.56:20-0.65:191.47:205:45Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu2:561.57:05-0.76:131.47:215:46Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri2:581.57:46-0.77:021.37:215:46New Moon3Fri
4Sat12:232.43:151.68:23-0.77:451.27:215:47New Moon4Sat
5Sun12:562.33:381.68:57-0.68:231.17:215:48New Moon5Sun
6Mon1:292.34:051.69:28-0.58:590.97:215:48New Moon6Mon
7Tue2:052.34:331.79:57-0.49:350.87:225:49Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed2:462.25:021.810:23-0.310:140.77:225:50Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu3:312.05:291.810:46-0.210:590.67:225:51Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri4:221.95:531.911:080.011:560.57:225:51Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat5:221.66:132.011:320.27:225:52First Quarter11Sat
12Sun6:481.46:362.11:130.411:58 AM0.57:225:53First Quarter12Sun
13Mon8:381.27:122.22:370.112:280.77:225:54First Quarter13Mon
14Tue10:251.18:002.33:52-0.21:021.07:225:55First Quarter14Tue
15Wed9:022.44:57-0.57:225:55Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu1:141.45:55-0.83:341.37:225:56Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri1:581.46:48-1.05:351.37:215:57Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat2:331.57:36-1.16:441.27:215:58Full Moon18Sat
19Sun12:222.73:051.58:21-1.17:400.97:215:59Full Moon19Sun
20Mon1:182.73:361.69:03-1.08:330.77:215:59Full Moon20Mon
21Tue2:142.64:071.79:43-0.89:240.57:216:00Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed3:122.44:381.810:19-0.510:160.37:206:01Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu4:122.15:091.910:53-0.211:130.27:206:02Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri5:141.85:402.111:220.17:206:03Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat6:221.46:132.212:190.111:45 AM0.47:196:04Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun7:391.16:492.21:340.011:46 AM0.77:196:04Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon7:342.22:52-0.17:196:05Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue8:382.14:05-0.37:186:06Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed9:542.15:08-0.57:186:07Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu2:371.46:02-0.65:141.37:176:08Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri2:231.56:47-0.66:121.27:176:08Waning Crescent31Fri
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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