Tides Today & Tomorrow in McKay Bay, Tampa, FL

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in McKay Bay, Tampa, FL.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:59 am (1.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 22m at 9:18 pm (1.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:46 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8726667
Common Questions About Tides

McKay Bay, Tampa, FL Tides - Sep 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:202.83:201.85:450.57:087:51Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun12:242.110:59 AM3.05:021.76:410.37:087:50Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon1:142.212:073.16:081.67:320.27:097:49Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue1:552.31:033.37:051.48:180.27:097:48Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed2:302.41:533.37:561.29:010.27:107:46Full Moon5Wed
6Thu3:042.42:433.38:451.09:400.47:107:45Full Moon6Thu
7Fri3:362.53:343.29:340.810:170.67:107:44Full Moon7Fri
8Sat4:082.64:283.010:220.710:520.87:117:43Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun4:392.75:252.711:130.611:241.17:117:42Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon5:112.86:272.512:080.67:127:41Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue5:452.87:342.21:110.67:127:40Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed6:262.88:472.112:231.62:240.77:137:38Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu7:292.710:122.012:581.83:390.77:137:37Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri8:592.611:432.13:001.94:480.67:147:36Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat10:252.64:281.95:470.67:147:35Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun12:372.211:36 AM2.75:351.76:380.67:157:34Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon1:092.312:322.86:291.57:220.67:157:32Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue1:372.41:162.97:151.48:010.67:167:31Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed2:042.51:552.97:561.28:360.77:167:30New Moon19Wed
20Thu2:312.52:312.98:331.19:070.87:167:29New Moon20Thu
21Fri2:552.63:062.89:070.99:340.97:177:28New Moon21Fri
22Sat3:152.63:412.89:400.89:571.07:177:27New Moon22Sat
23Sun3:262.74:182.710:130.710:161.17:187:25Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon3:352.85:022.510:470.710:351.27:187:24Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue3:582.95:562.411:260.610:581.47:197:23Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed4:323.07:032.212:150.67:197:22Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu5:143.08:192.11:220.77:207:21First Quarter27Thu
28Fri6:052.99:402.112:061.72:500.77:207:20First Quarter28Fri
29Sat7:082.810:572.21:061.84:090.67:217:18First Quarter29Sat
30Sun8:512.811:562.33:331.95:150.57:217:17First Quarter30Sun
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 11:38 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (52% illuminated). This places McKay Bay, Tampa, FL in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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