Tides Today & Tomorrow in McKay Bay, Tampa, FL

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in McKay Bay, Tampa, FL.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 9:22 pm (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 15h 55m at 12:57 pm (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:42 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8726667
Common Questions About Tides

McKay Bay, Tampa, FL Tides - Apr 1986

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:202.71:57-0.46:196:47Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed6:332.43:16-0.36:186:47Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:111.84:24-0.33:581.66:176:48Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri12:471.95:20-0.35:111.36:166:48Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat12:502.06:06-0.26:060.96:156:49Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun12:012.31:042.16:450.06:530.66:146:49Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon12:492.31:232.27:180.27:350.36:136:50New Moon7Mon
8Tue1:302.21:412.37:460.48:150.26:126:50New Moon8Tue
9Wed2:092.11:572.58:090.68:530.06:116:51New Moon9Wed
10Thu2:501.92:072.68:240.89:30-0.16:096:52New Moon10Thu
11Fri3:351.82:152.78:300.910:07-0.26:086:52Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat4:271.62:322.88:361.110:46-0.26:076:53Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun5:271.62:592.98:521.211:31-0.26:066:53Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon6:331.53:332.89:161.36:056:54Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue4:142.712:27-0.16:046:54First Quarter15Tue
16Wed5:052.51:390.06:036:55First Quarter16Wed
17Thu6:152.32:520.06:026:55First Quarter17Thu
18Fri11:161.98:392.23:550.03:391.76:016:56First Quarter18Fri
19Sat11:402.010:252.34:48-0.14:441.36:006:56Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun12:052.15:340.05:351.05:596:57Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon12:272.26:140.16:230.65:586:58Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue12:212.412:462.36:490.37:090.35:576:58Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed1:122.41:022.67:190.57:56-0.15:566:59Full Moon23Wed
24Thu2:062.21:152.87:450.88:44-0.45:556:59Full Moon24Thu
25Fri3:072.01:343.18:061.19:34-0.65:547:00Full Moon25Fri
26Sat4:171.82:013.28:201.310:26-0.65:547:00Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun6:351.73:363.39:291.56:538:01Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon4:173.212:23-0.66:528:02Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue5:063.01:28-0.56:518:02Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed6:112.62:39-0.36:508:03Third Quarter30Wed
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 5:09 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 5% 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 Waning Crescent (5% 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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