Tides Today & Tomorrow in McKay Bay, Tampa, FL

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in McKay Bay, Tampa, FL.
Next low tide : in 4h 51m at 10:50 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:32 am (1.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:43 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8726667
Common Questions About Tides

McKay Bay, Tampa, FL Tides - Jan 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:551.57:29-0.86:271.47:205:45New Moon1Sun
2Mon3:341.58:11-0.87:121.47:215:46New Moon2Mon
3Tue12:242.54:001.58:49-0.87:561.37:215:46New Moon3Tue
4Wed12:552.54:251.69:26-0.78:381.27:215:47New Moon4Wed
5Thu1:322.44:531.610:00-0.69:181.17:215:48Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri2:152.35:241.610:33-0.59:581.07:215:48Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat3:042.25:561.711:05-0.310:430.97:225:49Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun3:582.06:291.711:37-0.111:380.87:225:50Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon4:591.87:031.812:090.17:225:51First Quarter9Mon
10Tue6:151.67:371.812:520.712:430.37:225:51First Quarter10Tue
11Wed7:511.48:111.92:150.51:200.57:225:52First Quarter11Wed
12Thu9:281.38:422.03:290.32:000.87:225:53First Quarter12Thu
13Fri11:001.39:152.24:34-0.12:441.07:225:54Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat12:201.45:32-0.43:331.27:225:55Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun1:291.46:25-0.74:341.37:225:55Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon2:271.57:14-1.05:471.47:225:56Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue3:131.58:01-1.16:521.37:215:57Full Moon17Tue
18Wed12:162.73:511.58:46-1.27:481.27:215:58Full Moon18Wed
19Thu1:092.74:241.59:30-1.18:391.07:215:59Full Moon19Thu
20Fri2:072.74:561.510:12-1.09:310.87:215:59Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat3:102.55:261.610:53-0.710:250.67:216:00Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun4:192.35:581.711:33-0.411:280.47:206:01Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon5:312.06:301.812:110.07:206:02Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue6:461.67:062.012:430.312:490.37:206:03Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed8:101.37:452.12:060.11:270.77:196:04Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu9:551.18:322.23:25-0.12:081.07:196:04Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri9:262.24:37-0.47:196:05Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat10:222.35:38-0.67:186:06Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun3:111.56:31-0.85:361.47:186:07Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon3:171.57:16-0.86:341.37:176:08Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue12:002.23:121.57:56-0.87:231.27:176:08New Moon31Tue
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 2:11 am — 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 2% 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 maximum.

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 New Moon (2% illuminated). This places McKay Bay, Tampa, FL in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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