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 4h 25m 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 - Apr 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:391.73:572.510:051.06:206:47Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon6:421.54:282.412:10-0.110:18 AM1.26:196:47First Quarter2Mon
3Tue7:521.55:082.31:140.010:37 AM1.36:176:48First Quarter3Tue
4Wed6:052.12:230.16:166:48First Quarter4Wed
5Thu10:341.78:482.03:280.13:241.56:156:49First Quarter5Thu
6Fri11:221.810:142.04:260.14:351.36:146:49Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat11:542.011:172.05:160.15:301.16:136:50Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun12:232.16:000.16:170.86:126:50Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon12:062.112:512.26:390.26:580.66:116:51Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue12:492.11:162.37:130.37:360.46:106:51Full Moon10Tue
11Wed1:292.11:372.37:430.48:130.26:096:52Full Moon11Wed
12Thu2:092.11:522.48:090.68:490.16:086:52Full Moon12Thu
13Fri2:522.02:002.68:300.79:26-0.16:076:53Full Moon13Fri
14Sat3:391.92:172.78:490.810:05-0.26:066:54Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun4:341.82:472.89:111.010:50-0.26:056:54Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon5:351.73:252.99:371.111:43-0.26:046:55Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue6:411.64:112.810:101.26:026:55Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed7:511.65:042.712:50-0.110:52 AM1.46:016:56Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu9:051.76:132.52:03-0.112:121.56:006:56Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri10:121.88:182.33:130.03:031.45:596:57Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat11:012.010:052.34:140.04:221.25:596:57Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun11:392.211:172.35:070.15:250.85:586:58Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:122.35:540.26:190.55:576:59Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue12:162.312:422.56:360.37:100.25:566:59Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed1:082.21:102.67:140.57:570.05:557:00New Moon25Wed
26Thu1:582.11:352.77:490.78:42-0.25:547:00New Moon26Thu
27Fri2:482.01:572.88:190.99:26-0.25:537:01New Moon27Fri
28Sat3:411.92:162.88:451.110:10-0.25:527:01Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun5:361.83:382.810:061.211:54-0.26:518:02Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon6:311.84:082.710:261.36:508:03Waxing Crescent30Mon
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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