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 2h 39m at 9:00 am (1.6 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Oct 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:383.03:010.47:227:15First Quarter1Mon
2Tue6:322.84:160.57:237:14First Quarter2Tue
3Wed9:032.65:210.57:237:13First Quarter3Wed
4Thu1:182.310:54 AM2.65:102.06:150.57:247:12Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri1:132.412:052.76:091.77:000.57:247:11Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat1:272.412:572.86:561.47:380.67:257:10Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun1:472.51:382.87:371.18:120.77:257:08Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon2:082.62:152.88:150.98:410.97:267:07Full Moon8Mon
9Tue2:282.62:512.78:500.79:051.17:267:06Full Moon9Tue
10Wed2:422.73:272.69:250.69:231.27:277:05Full Moon10Wed
11Thu2:472.84:072.59:580.59:341.37:277:04Full Moon11Thu
12Fri2:532.94:542.410:320.49:451.57:287:03Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat3:133.15:502.211:090.310:031.67:297:02Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun3:443.26:582.111:530.310:281.77:297:01Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon4:213.28:142.012:510.47:307:00Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue5:063.12:100.47:306:59Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed6:022.93:330.47:316:58Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu7:172.811:492.24:430.47:326:57Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri9:512.74:221.95:420.37:326:56Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat12:232.311:29 AM2.85:321.66:320.37:336:55Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun12:522.412:332.96:271.27:160.47:336:54Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon1:192.51:283.07:180.87:550.67:346:53Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue1:432.72:192.98:070.48:300.97:356:52New Moon23Tue
24Wed2:052.93:122.78:560.19:011.17:356:51New Moon24Wed
25Thu2:243.04:082.59:44-0.19:291.47:366:51New Moon25Thu
26Fri2:423.25:112.310:32-0.29:501.67:376:50Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat3:063.36:192.111:22-0.210:041.87:376:49Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun2:363.26:292.011:16-0.19:141.96:385:48Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon3:123.112:160.16:395:47First Quarter29Mon
30Tue3:562.91:240.36:395:46First Quarter30Tue
31Wed4:542.610:082.12:340.46:405:46First Quarter31Wed
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 11:55 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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