Tides Today & Tomorrow in McKay Bay, Tampa, FL

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in McKay Bay, Tampa, FL.
Next low tide : 5:45 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 27m at 9:35 am (2.7 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 - Jun 1977

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:141.91:393.27:591.39:38-0.56:338:21Full Moon1Wed
2Thu4:141.92:153.38:421.410:26-0.56:338:21Full Moon2Thu
3Fri5:131.92:563.29:281.411:14-0.56:338:22Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat6:071.93:443.110:181.46:338:22Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun6:551.94:422.912:02-0.311:14 AM1.46:328:23Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon7:402.05:562.612:51-0.112:221.46:328:23Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue8:252.17:202.31:420.11:441.46:328:24Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed9:112.28:402.12:350.43:071.26:328:24Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu9:582.310:001.93:270.64:211.06:328:25Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri10:452.511:171.84:180.85:260.76:328:25Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat11:272.65:051.06:220.56:328:25Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun12:261.812:052.75:491.17:120.36:328:26Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon1:231.812:392.86:291.37:580.16:328:26Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue2:131.81:082.87:061.48:390.06:328:26Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed2:581.81:312.97:391.59:18-0.16:338:27New Moon15Wed
16Thu3:421.81:492.98:081.59:55-0.16:338:27New Moon16Thu
17Fri4:241.82:092.98:371.510:31-0.16:338:27New Moon17Fri
18Sat5:061.92:412.99:121.511:05-0.16:338:28New Moon18Sat
19Sun5:461.93:202.99:511.411:400.06:338:28Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon6:252.04:062.810:361.46:338:28Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue7:032.14:582.712:150.111:26 AM1.36:348:28Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed7:422.15:582.512:540.212:291.36:348:29Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu8:222.27:132.31:360.41:571.26:348:29First Quarter23Thu
24Fri9:042.49:012.02:240.63:301.06:348:29First Quarter24Fri
25Sat9:492.510:391.93:160.84:460.76:358:29First Quarter25Sat
26Sun10:352.74:101.05:520.46:358:29Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon12:011.911:20 AM2.95:021.26:520.16:358:29Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue1:111.912:033.15:531.37:46-0.26:358:29Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed2:131.912:463.26:461.48:38-0.46:368:29Full Moon29Wed
30Thu3:101.91:293.37:401.49:26-0.46:368:29Full Moon30Thu
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 1:40 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 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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