Tides Today & Tomorrow in McKay Bay, Tampa, FL

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in McKay Bay, Tampa, FL.
Next low tide : in 2h 16m at 12:14 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : 5:59 pm (2.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:29 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:38 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8726667
Common Questions About Tides

McKay Bay, Tampa, FL Tides - Apr 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:031.74:112.610:201.16:196:47Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu7:131.54:502.512:34-0.210:33 AM1.36:186:47First Quarter2Thu
3Fri8:361.55:422.31:44-0.110:44 AM1.46:176:48First Quarter3Fri
4Sat12:221.62:55-0.12:281.66:166:48First Quarter4Sat
5Sun12:391.84:590.04:581.47:157:49First Quarter5Sun
6Mon12:551.95:540.06:051.27:147:49Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue1:182.06:420.06:580.97:137:50Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:492.11:422.27:240.17:420.77:127:51Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu1:352.12:062.28:000.28:230.57:107:51Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri2:152.12:302.38:320.49:000.37:097:52Full Moon10Fri
11Sat2:532.12:502.49:000.59:360.27:087:52Full Moon11Sat
12Sun3:322.03:052.59:230.710:100.17:077:53Full Moon12Sun
13Mon4:131.93:122.69:390.810:440.07:067:53Full Moon13Mon
14Tue4:581.83:282.79:540.911:19-0.17:057:54Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed5:501.83:572.710:141.011:59-0.17:047:54Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu6:481.74:342.810:421.17:037:55Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri7:521.75:182.712:480.011:17 AM1.37:027:55Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat9:011.76:102.61:530.012:011.47:017:56Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun10:131.77:142.43:070.01:181.57:007:57Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon11:161.88:552.34:160.04:061.56:597:57Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue12:032.05:160.05:241.26:587:58Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed12:412.26:090.06:240.96:577:58Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu12:132.41:132.36:550.17:180.56:567:59Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri1:122.41:422.57:380.38:090.26:557:59Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat2:072.42:092.68:170.58:58-0.16:548:00New Moon25Sat
26Sun3:012.22:352.88:530.79:46-0.36:548:00New Moon26Sun
27Mon3:572.12:592.99:260.910:34-0.46:538:01New Moon27Mon
28Tue4:582.03:242.99:561.111:23-0.46:528:02Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed6:001.83:542.910:231.36:518:02Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu7:021.84:302.812:15-0.310:48 AM1.46:508:03Waxing Crescent30Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8726667)

Common Questions About McKay Bay, Tampa, FL Tides

Show All
What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in McKay Bay, Tampa, FL today?

Slack tide in McKay Bay, Tampa, FL is approximately 3:06 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 72% 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 Waning Gibbous (72% 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA