Tides Today & Tomorrow in McKay Bay, Tampa, FL

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in McKay Bay, Tampa, FL.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:42 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 52m at 5:52 pm (2.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:45 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (23% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8726667
Common Questions About Tides

McKay Bay, Tampa, FL Tides - Jun 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:061.83:183.19:381.511:50-0.36:338:21Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon6:551.94:053.010:221.56:338:22Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue7:441.94:592.912:38-0.211:15 AM1.56:338:22Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed8:322.06:042.71:30-0.112:281.56:338:23Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu9:202.17:302.42:280.12:231.46:328:23Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri10:082.29:242.23:260.33:571.26:328:23Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat10:532.410:552.14:210.55:090.96:328:24Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun11:342.65:110.76:120.56:328:24Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon12:102.012:122.85:570.97:090.26:328:25Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue1:152.012:463.06:391.08:02-0.16:328:25Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed2:151.91:173.17:201.28:51-0.36:328:25New Moon11Wed
12Thu3:121.91:453.17:581.49:37-0.46:328:26New Moon12Thu
13Fri4:091.82:133.18:371.510:21-0.46:328:26New Moon13Fri
14Sat5:031.82:433.19:161.511:04-0.36:328:27Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun5:511.93:183.09:571.511:46-0.26:338:27Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon6:351.94:002.810:411.66:338:27Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue7:162.04:512.612:290.011:34 AM1.56:338:27Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed7:582.15:572.41:130.212:461.56:338:28First Quarter18Wed
19Thu8:422.27:302.22:000.32:151.56:338:28First Quarter19Thu
20Fri9:272.28:592.02:510.53:361.36:338:28First Quarter20Fri
21Sat10:132.410:211.93:410.74:441.16:348:28First Quarter21Sat
22Sun10:572.511:351.94:290.95:440.86:348:29Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon11:362.65:141.06:370.56:348:29Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue12:401.912:102.75:551.27:250.36:348:29Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed1:371.912:382.86:321.38:100.16:358:29Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu2:311.912:592.97:061.58:53-0.16:358:29Full Moon26Thu
27Fri3:231.91:203.17:381.59:34-0.26:358:29Full Moon27Fri
28Sat4:141.91:493.18:151.610:14-0.36:368:29Full Moon28Sat
29Sun5:021.92:283.28:561.510:55-0.36:368:29Full Moon29Sun
30Mon5:471.93:133.29:421.511:36-0.26:368:29Waning Gibbous30Mon
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 9:17 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 23% 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 Waxing Crescent (23% 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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