Tides Today & Tomorrow in McKay Bay, Tampa, FL

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in McKay Bay, Tampa, FL.
Next low tide : 4:39 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 48m at 8:50 am (2.7 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 - Feb 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:512.05:451.911:22-0.17:166:09Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri5:571.76:232.012:000.211:57 AM0.37:166:10First Quarter2Fri
3Sat7:091.47:062.01:120.112:330.67:156:11First Quarter3Sat
4Sun8:321.27:572.02:280.01:190.87:156:12First Quarter4Sun
5Mon10:171.18:582.03:41-0.12:441.07:146:12First Quarter5Mon
6Tue1:191.34:46-0.34:031.17:136:13Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed1:261.45:42-0.55:091.17:136:14Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu1:341.56:30-0.56:051.17:126:15Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri1:531.67:11-0.66:521.07:116:16Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat12:312.12:171.67:49-0.67:340.87:116:16Full Moon10Sat
11Sun1:082.12:431.78:23-0.58:110.77:106:17Full Moon11Sun
12Mon1:422.13:101.78:54-0.48:450.67:096:18Full Moon12Mon
13Tue2:142.13:371.89:22-0.39:170.57:086:19Full Moon13Tue
14Wed2:452.04:021.89:46-0.29:500.37:086:19Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu3:201.94:211.910:07-0.110:260.27:076:20Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri4:021.84:362.010:270.111:100.27:066:21Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat4:551.64:582.110:500.27:056:21Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun6:091.45:312.212:080.111:18 AM0.57:046:22Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon7:491.26:142.21:300.111:51 AM0.77:036:23Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue9:301.27:092.22:56-0.112:351.07:036:23Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed11:041.38:262.24:09-0.32:121.27:026:24Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu12:121.45:12-0.54:291.27:016:25Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri12:561.66:07-0.75:401.07:006:25Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat1:331.76:57-0.86:380.86:596:26Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun12:202.52:071.87:42-0.87:290.66:586:27New Moon25Sun
26Mon1:132.52:391.88:23-0.78:180.46:576:27New Moon26Mon
27Tue2:042.43:111.99:01-0.59:050.26:566:28New Moon27Tue
28Wed2:562.33:422.09:36-0.29:530.06:556:29Waxing Crescent28Wed
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 12:44 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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