Tides Today & Tomorrow in McKay Bay, Tampa, FL

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in McKay Bay, Tampa, FL.
Next low tide : in 5h 04m at 12:51 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : 6:53 pm (2.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:45 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (32% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8726667
Common Questions About Tides

McKay Bay, Tampa, FL Tides - Mar 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:292.12:361.88:25-0.38:250.56:536:30Full Moon1Sat
2Sun2:052.13:001.98:54-0.28:590.46:526:30Full Moon2Sun
3Mon2:392.03:232.09:200.09:320.36:516:31Full Moon3Mon
4Tue3:151.93:422.19:400.110:050.26:506:32Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed3:541.83:542.19:560.210:410.16:496:32Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu4:411.74:112.210:130.411:250.16:486:33Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri5:411.54:392.310:360.66:476:33Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat6:591.45:172.312:250.111:03 AM0.86:466:34Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun8:301.36:032.31:470.011:37 AM1.06:456:35Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon10:061.37:012.23:09-0.112:281.36:446:35Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue11:261.58:302.24:18-0.23:211.46:436:36Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed12:161.65:17-0.44:521.26:416:36Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:521.86:09-0.55:531.06:406:37Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri1:241.96:55-0.56:460.86:396:37Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat12:302.51:541.97:38-0.57:340.56:386:38New Moon15Sat
16Sun1:222.52:232.08:17-0.38:220.26:376:38New Moon16Sun
17Mon2:142.52:512.28:53-0.19:090.06:366:39New Moon17Mon
18Tue3:082.33:182.39:270.19:57-0.26:356:40Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed4:052.13:442.49:560.410:49-0.26:346:40Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu5:061.84:092.510:210.711:46-0.26:326:41Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri6:121.64:382.510:380.96:316:41First Quarter21Fri
22Sat7:261.45:142.412:53-0.210:44 AM1.26:306:42First Quarter22Sat
23Sun6:032.22:06-0.16:296:42First Quarter23Sun
24Mon8:112.13:18-0.16:286:43First Quarter24Mon
25Tue12:341.74:22-0.14:131.46:276:43Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed12:271.85:16-0.15:181.26:266:44Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu12:431.96:03-0.16:101.06:256:44Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri1:042.06:430.06:540.76:236:45Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat12:432.11:272.17:190.17:330.56:226:45Full Moon29Sat
30Sun1:222.11:512.27:510.28:090.46:216:46Full Moon30Sun
31Mon1:592.12:122.28:180.38:430.26:206:46Full Moon31Mon
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 3:52 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 32% 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 (32% 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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