Tides Today & Tomorrow in McKay Bay, Tampa, FL

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in McKay Bay, Tampa, FL.
Next low tide : 4:25 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 34m at 8:49 am (2.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:29 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:40 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (41% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8726667
Common Questions About Tides

McKay Bay, Tampa, FL Tides - Aug 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:082.01:493.07:561.59:140.16:528:19Full Moon1Sun
2Mon3:322.12:293.08:411.39:480.26:538:18Full Moon2Mon
3Tue3:582.13:062.99:221.210:190.46:538:18Full Moon3Tue
4Wed4:262.23:432.810:001.110:460.56:548:17Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu4:542.34:212.710:371.011:090.66:548:16Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri5:212.45:042.511:161.011:280.86:558:15Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat5:442.55:542.312:000.96:558:15Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun6:032.66:572.112:560.96:568:14Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon6:262.78:161.912:041.12:100.96:568:13Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue7:002.79:451.812:291.33:330.86:578:12Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed7:472.711:171.81:031.54:460.66:578:11Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu8:572.81:541.75:490.46:588:10Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri12:341.910:40 AM2.83:521.86:440.26:588:09Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat1:262.011:51 AM3.05:381.87:330.16:598:09Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun2:042.112:463.26:391.68:180.07:008:08Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon2:372.11:353.37:321.48:590.07:008:07New Moon16Mon
17Tue3:082.22:223.38:211.29:370.17:018:06New Moon17Tue
18Wed3:372.33:113.39:091.010:120.37:018:05New Moon18Wed
19Thu4:052.44:033.19:580.810:450.67:028:04Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri4:332.65:002.810:490.611:150.87:028:03Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat5:012.76:032.511:450.511:421.17:038:02Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun5:322.97:132.212:500.57:038:01Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon6:093.08:311.912:051.42:060.57:048:00First Quarter23Mon
24Tue6:583.010:071.812:191.63:270.57:047:59First Quarter24Tue
25Wed8:142.912:201.84:420.57:057:58First Quarter25Wed
26Thu9:512.85:480.47:057:57Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri1:362.011:14 AM2.95:061.86:430.47:067:56Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat1:412.112:182.96:111.67:290.47:067:55Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun1:582.21:093.07:041.48:090.47:067:54Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon2:202.31:503.07:501.38:430.57:077:52Full Moon30Mon
31Tue2:432.42:272.98:311.19:140.77:077:51Full 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 12:37 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 41% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (41% illuminated). This places McKay Bay, Tampa, FL in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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