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 1h 16m at 2:44 am (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Feb 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:201.57:26-0.77:001.07:166:09Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun12:352.22:351.68:02-0.67:400.97:166:10New Moon2Sun
3Mon1:132.22:571.68:33-0.58:170.77:156:11New Moon3Mon
4Tue1:482.13:201.79:02-0.48:510.57:156:12New Moon4Tue
5Wed2:212.13:431.89:26-0.39:250.47:146:12New Moon5Wed
6Thu2:552.04:021.99:46-0.210:000.27:136:13Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri3:331.94:142.010:020.010:410.17:136:14Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat4:191.74:262.110:180.111:310.07:126:15Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun5:181.44:512.310:370.37:116:15Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon6:441.25:262.412:380.010:59 AM0.67:116:16First Quarter10Mon
11Tue8:311.06:102.42:03-0.111:21 AM0.87:106:17First Quarter11Tue
12Wed7:062.43:25-0.37:096:18First Quarter12Wed
13Thu8:272.34:35-0.57:096:18Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri1:101.45:36-0.74:251.37:086:19Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat1:271.56:29-0.95:471.17:076:20Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun1:511.67:16-0.96:460.87:066:21Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon12:372.62:181.77:58-0.87:390.57:056:21Full Moon17Mon
18Tue1:312.52:451.88:36-0.68:280.27:046:22Full Moon18Tue
19Wed2:222.43:121.99:10-0.49:160.07:046:23Full Moon19Wed
20Thu3:142.23:392.19:41-0.110:05-0.17:036:23Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri4:081.94:052.210:070.210:56-0.27:026:24Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat5:061.64:302.310:250.511:54-0.27:016:25Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun6:101.34:542.410:300.77:006:25Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon7:251.15:232.31:01-0.210:24 AM0.96:596:26Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue6:012.22:16-0.26:586:27Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed7:052.13:30-0.26:576:27Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu9:312.04:36-0.36:566:28Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri1:281.55:31-0.35:061.36:556:29Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat1:151.66:17-0.46:011.06:546:29Waning Crescent29Sat
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 6:04 am — 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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