Tides Today & Tomorrow in McKay Bay, Tampa, FL

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in McKay Bay, Tampa, FL.
Next low tide : in 2h 43m at 1:30 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : 7:07 pm (2.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:29 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:39 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8726667
Common Questions About Tides

McKay Bay, Tampa, FL Tides - Aug 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:542.24:073.110:151.011:150.26:528:19Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri5:322.35:052.911:070.911:530.56:538:18Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat6:102.46:062.612:040.96:538:17Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun6:492.57:102.312:290.71:090.96:548:17Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon7:322.68:202.01:071.02:230.86:548:16Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue8:202.79:401.91:491.33:390.76:558:15Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed9:182.711:101.82:481.54:500.66:558:14Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu10:212.74:021.65:520.56:568:14Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri12:371.911:23 AM2.85:091.76:460.46:578:13Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat1:282.012:162.86:081.67:330.36:578:12Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun2:022.11:012.96:591.68:140.36:588:11Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon2:312.11:402.97:441.58:510.36:588:10New Moon12Mon
13Tue3:012.22:152.98:231.49:250.36:598:09New Moon13Tue
14Wed3:302.22:482.98:591.39:560.46:598:08New Moon14Wed
15Thu3:582.33:192.99:331.210:240.57:008:07New Moon15Thu
16Fri4:252.33:512.810:061.110:490.67:008:07Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat4:482.44:272.710:411.011:110.77:018:06Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun5:062.55:112.611:210.911:330.97:018:05Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon5:252.66:102.412:090.97:028:04Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue5:562.77:312.11:160.97:028:03First Quarter20Tue
21Wed6:382.89:042.012:301.22:460.87:038:02First Quarter21Wed
22Thu7:322.810:361.91:121.54:100.77:038:01First Quarter22Thu
23Fri8:462.911:562.02:201.65:200.57:048:00First Quarter23Fri
24Sat10:273.04:191.76:210.37:047:59Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun12:562.111:44 AM3.15:391.67:140.27:057:58Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon1:402.212:443.26:421.58:020.17:057:56Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue2:182.31:363.37:371.38:460.27:067:55Full Moon27Tue
28Wed2:522.42:263.38:281.09:270.37:067:54Full Moon28Wed
29Thu3:262.43:153.29:170.910:040.57:077:53Full Moon29Thu
30Fri3:582.54:063.010:050.710:390.77:077:52Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat4:312.64:592.810:530.711:110.97:087:51Waning Gibbous31Sat
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 4:18 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 62% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (62% illuminated). This places McKay Bay, Tampa, FL in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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