Tides Today & Tomorrow in McKay Bay, Tampa, FL

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in McKay Bay, Tampa, FL.
Next low tide : in 2h 00m at 4:39 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 10:57 pm (1.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:47 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8726667
Common Questions About Tides

McKay Bay, Tampa, FL Tides - Aug 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:152.01:062.97:061.68:280.26:528:19Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed2:482.11:432.97:501.59:050.26:528:18New Moon2Wed
3Thu3:202.12:162.98:291.49:400.26:538:18New Moon3Thu
4Fri3:522.12:462.99:041.410:110.36:538:17New Moon4Fri
5Sat4:232.23:152.99:371.310:410.36:548:16New Moon5Sat
6Sun4:532.23:482.810:111.211:070.46:558:16Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon5:212.34:272.710:481.111:320.66:558:15Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue5:462.45:142.611:311.011:580.76:568:14Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed6:082.56:142.412:241.06:568:13Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu6:372.67:382.112:260.91:390.96:578:12First Quarter10Thu
11Fri7:172.79:172.01:011.13:110.86:578:12First Quarter11Fri
12Sat8:112.810:511.91:471.34:310.66:588:11First Quarter12Sat
13Sun9:262.92:591.55:390.46:588:10Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon12:112.010:48 AM3.04:361.66:390.26:598:09Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue1:132.111:56 AM3.15:511.67:320.06:598:08Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed2:002.112:533.36:531.58:210.07:008:07Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu2:402.21:443.37:481.39:050.07:008:06Full Moon17Thu
18Fri3:172.32:343.38:401.29:460.17:018:05Full Moon18Fri
19Sat3:532.33:233.29:291.010:240.37:018:04Full Moon19Sat
20Sun4:282.44:143.010:180.911:000.57:028:03Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon5:032.55:082.811:070.811:340.87:028:02Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue5:382.66:052.511:590.87:038:01Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed6:152.67:072.312:051.012:590.87:038:00Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu6:552.78:152.112:341.32:080.87:047:59Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri7:432.79:322.01:031.53:230.87:047:58Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat8:482.610:582.02:061.74:340.77:057:57Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun10:032.63:541.85:360.67:057:56Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon12:162.111:12 AM2.75:071.86:300.57:067:55Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue1:042.212:102.86:061.77:170.47:067:54Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed1:382.312:562.96:551.57:580.47:077:53Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu2:092.31:372.97:381.48:350.57:077:52Waning Crescent31Thu
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 7:48 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 62% 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 First Quarter (62% 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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