Tides Today & Tomorrow in McKay Bay, Tampa, FL

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in McKay Bay, Tampa, FL.
Next low tide : in 5h 41m at 5:45 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 10:28 am (2.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:47 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8726667
Common Questions About Tides

McKay Bay, Tampa, FL Tides - Jan 1977

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:411.56:03-0.35:191.27:215:45Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun1:261.56:48-0.56:051.27:215:46Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon2:061.67:29-0.66:471.27:215:47Full Moon3Mon
4Tue12:162.42:431.68:07-0.77:261.17:215:47Full Moon4Tue
5Wed12:412.43:191.68:43-0.78:031.07:215:48Full Moon5Wed
6Thu1:112.43:531.69:18-0.68:400.97:225:49Full Moon6Thu
7Fri1:482.44:261.79:51-0.69:190.87:225:50Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat2:322.34:591.710:23-0.510:030.77:225:50Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun3:222.25:301.810:56-0.310:540.57:225:51Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon4:192.06:021.911:29-0.17:225:52Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue5:301.76:362.012:000.412:040.27:225:53Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed7:091.47:162.11:240.312:440.47:225:54Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu8:521.38:072.22:490.11:350.77:225:54Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri10:311.29:092.34:03-0.22:510.97:225:55Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat11:581.310:122.45:08-0.54:111.17:225:56Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun1:021.46:06-0.75:201.17:215:57Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon1:491.56:57-0.96:211.07:215:58Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue12:012.52:281.67:44-0.97:150.97:215:58New Moon18Tue
19Wed12:492.53:021.68:26-0.98:050.87:215:59New Moon19Wed
20Thu1:352.43:351.79:06-0.88:520.77:216:00New Moon20Thu
21Fri2:202.34:081.79:42-0.69:370.57:206:01Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat3:072.14:411.810:15-0.410:230.47:206:02Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun3:571.95:131.910:46-0.211:110.47:206:02Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon4:511.75:461.911:120.17:206:03Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue5:511.56:202.012:080.311:33 AM0.37:196:04First Quarter25Tue
26Wed7:011.36:572.01:150.311:48 AM0.57:196:05First Quarter26Wed
27Thu8:221.17:412.02:280.212:050.87:186:06First Quarter27Thu
28Fri9:531.18:402.03:380.012:351.07:186:07First Quarter28Fri
29Sat11:251.29:462.04:40-0.23:311.17:186:07Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun12:301.35:34-0.44:491.27:176:08Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon1:101.56:22-0.55:471.17:176:09Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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 2:06 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 71% 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 Waxing Gibbous (71% 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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