Tides Today & Tomorrow in McKay Bay, Tampa, FL

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 13, 2026
The tide is currently falling in McKay Bay, Tampa, FL.
Next low tide : in 1h 22m at 9:06 am (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : 3:07 pm (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:59 am
Moon phase : New Moon (1% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8726667
Common Questions About Tides

McKay Bay, Tampa, FL Tides - Aug 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:232.14:143.010:261.111:280.46:528:19Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun5:432.25:012.811:101.011:500.66:538:18Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon5:592.45:572.512:030.96:538:18Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue6:162.67:092.212:090.81:120.86:548:17Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed6:442.88:471.812:281.12:410.76:548:16Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu7:233.010:421.712:471.44:090.56:558:15Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri8:143.11:021.65:250.26:558:15Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat9:253.16:300.06:568:14Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun11:033.27:28-0.26:568:13Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon2:592.012:213.36:061.98:18-0.26:578:12Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue3:112.01:233.37:181.79:03-0.26:578:11New Moon11Tue
12Wed3:332.02:173.38:151.59:430.06:588:10New Moon12Wed
13Thu3:582.13:073.29:061.210:190.26:598:10New Moon13Thu
14Fri4:242.23:553.19:531.010:510.46:598:09Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat4:512.34:442.810:400.911:200.77:008:08Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun5:182.55:362.611:280.811:421.07:008:07Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon5:432.66:332.312:220.87:018:06Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue6:062.77:402.01:260.87:018:05First Quarter18Tue
19Wed6:292.89:021.82:420.77:028:04First Quarter19Wed
20Thu6:592.84:010.77:028:03First Quarter20Thu
21Fri7:452.85:120.57:038:02First Quarter21Fri
22Sat9:272.76:120.47:038:01Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun3:002.111:10 AM2.75:192.17:030.37:048:00Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon2:202.212:152.96:221.97:480.27:047:59Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue2:302.21:043.07:091.78:260.27:057:58Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed2:502.21:453.17:491.59:010.37:057:57Full Moon26Wed
27Thu3:122.22:223.28:251.39:310.47:067:56Full Moon27Thu
28Fri3:342.32:583.19:001.19:580.57:067:55Full Moon28Fri
29Sat3:522.33:353.09:370.910:210.77:077:54Full Moon29Sat
30Sun4:032.54:182.910:170.810:400.97:077:52Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon4:112.75:082.611:020.610:551.17:087:51Waning Gibbous31Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8726667)

Common Questions About McKay Bay, Tampa, FL Tides

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When is the lowest tide this week in McKay Bay, Tampa, FL?

The lowest tide this week in McKay Bay, Tampa, FL is 0.2 ft on Thursday, Aug 13 at 10:19 pm.

When is the highest tide this week in McKay Bay, Tampa, FL?

The highest tide this week in McKay Bay, Tampa, FL is 3.2 ft on Thursday, Aug 13 at 3:07 pm — worth noting for launching your boat and being alert for possible high tide flooding.

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

Slack tide in McKay Bay, Tampa, FL is approximately 12:06 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 1% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 time is high tide in McKay Bay, Tampa, FL today?

High tides in McKay Bay, Tampa, FL today: 3:58 am (2.1 ft), 3:07 pm (3.2 ft). The 3:07 pm high of 3.2 ft is notably higher than the other — known as diurnal inequality, common on coasts influenced by lunar declination.

What time is low tide in McKay Bay, Tampa, FL today?

Low tides in McKay Bay, Tampa, FL today: 9:06 am (1.2 ft), 10:19 pm (0.2 ft).

What is the tidal range in McKay Bay, Tampa, FL today?

Today's tidal range in McKay Bay, Tampa, FL is 3.1 ft — the difference between the day's highest and lowest water level. This month's average daily range is about 2.5 ft, so today's swing is above-average.

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

Tonight the moon over McKay Bay, Tampa, FL is New Moon (1% illuminated). This places McKay Bay, Tampa, FL in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

What type of tides does McKay Bay, Tampa, FL have — semi-diurnal, diurnal, or mixed?

McKay Bay, Tampa, FL has semi-diurnal tides — two high tides and two low tides roughly every 24 hours and 50 minutes, with similar heights.

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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