Tides Today & Tomorrow in McKay Bay, Tampa, FL

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in McKay Bay, Tampa, FL.
Next low tide : 10:50 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 39m at 2:51 pm (3.3 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 - Apr 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:022.22:152.28:220.38:470.26:196:47New Moon1Sun
2Mon2:392.12:222.48:390.59:210.16:186:48New Moon2Mon
3Tue3:201.92:262.58:500.79:57-0.16:176:48Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed4:081.82:452.79:010.810:37-0.26:166:49Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu5:081.63:142.89:191.011:25-0.26:146:49Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri6:201.53:512.99:401.16:136:50Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat7:441.44:342.812:29-0.210:02 AM1.36:126:50First Quarter7Sat
8Sun5:282.71:49-0.26:116:51First Quarter8Sun
9Mon6:392.53:07-0.26:106:51First Quarter9Mon
10Tue11:481.88:582.44:13-0.33:431.66:096:52First Quarter10Tue
11Wed12:061.95:10-0.34:591.36:086:52Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu12:292.05:59-0.35:560.96:076:53Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri12:542.26:42-0.16:480.56:066:53Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat12:472.51:172.37:200.17:380.26:056:54Full Moon14Sat
15Sun1:392.41:402.57:540.48:25-0.16:046:55Full Moon15Sun
16Mon2:322.22:002.78:230.79:13-0.36:036:55Full Moon16Mon
17Tue3:292.02:182.98:470.910:00-0.46:026:56Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed4:311.82:383.09:021.210:49-0.46:016:56Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu5:371.63:053.09:071.311:43-0.36:006:57Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri6:491.63:372.99:101.55:596:57Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat4:172.712:43-0.25:586:58Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun5:072.41:51-0.15:576:58Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon12:311.92:580.02:481.85:566:59Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue11:312.09:312.03:580.14:101.55:557:00Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed11:422.110:462.14:500.25:071.25:547:00Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu12:042.25:330.25:540.95:537:01Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:272.36:110.46:360.75:527:01Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat12:282.212:482.46:430.57:160.45:517:02Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun1:102.12:062.58:100.78:540.26:518:02New Moon29Sun
30Mon2:532.02:152.68:310.99:320.06:508:03New Moon30Mon
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 6:50 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 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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