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 6h 02m 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 - Feb 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:422.23:221.58:32-0.78:051.07:166:09New Moon1Wed
2Thu1:212.23:421.69:05-0.68:420.97:166:10New Moon2Thu
3Fri1:582.24:051.69:35-0.59:160.77:156:11New Moon3Fri
4Sat2:362.14:301.710:02-0.49:500.67:156:12Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun3:162.04:541.710:25-0.210:260.57:146:12Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon3:591.95:151.810:45-0.111:080.47:146:13Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue4:481.75:301.911:030.17:136:14Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed5:501.55:462.012:040.311:23 AM0.37:126:15First Quarter8Wed
9Thu7:211.26:142.11:210.211:46 AM0.67:126:15First Quarter9Thu
10Fri9:111.16:532.22:470.012:110.97:116:16First Quarter10Fri
11Sat7:442.34:03-0.37:106:17First Quarter11Sat
12Sun8:532.35:08-0.67:096:18Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon1:451.56:05-0.84:421.47:096:18Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue2:101.56:56-1.06:061.37:086:19Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed2:371.67:43-1.17:031.17:076:20Full Moon15Wed
16Thu12:392.63:041.68:27-1.07:540.87:066:20Full Moon16Thu
17Fri1:352.73:321.69:07-0.98:410.57:056:21Full Moon17Fri
18Sat2:312.63:591.79:44-0.79:300.37:056:22Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun3:282.44:261.810:19-0.310:200.17:046:23Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon4:272.14:522.010:490.011:170.07:036:23Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue5:301.85:182.111:140.47:026:24Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed6:401.45:442.212:23-0.111:26 AM0.77:016:25Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu8:051.26:142.31:40-0.111:09 AM1.07:006:25Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri6:542.23:00-0.26:596:26Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat8:112.14:14-0.46:586:27Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun2:281.65:17-0.54:311.56:576:27Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon2:231.66:10-0.65:421.46:566:28Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue2:121.76:54-0.66:361.26:556:29Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed12:102.12:161.77:32-0.57:191.06:546:29New Moon29Wed
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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