Tides Today & Tomorrow in McKay Bay, Tampa, FL

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in McKay Bay, Tampa, FL.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:40 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 00m at 5:01 pm (2.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:30 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:38 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8726667
Common Questions About Tides

McKay Bay, Tampa, FL Tides - Sep 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:552.87:482.212:061.21:300.77:087:51Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu6:382.99:162.012:351.42:550.77:087:50Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri7:362.910:522.01:111.64:150.57:097:49Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat9:122.92:471.85:250.47:097:47Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun12:212.110:49 AM2.94:431.86:260.37:107:46Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon1:152.212:003.05:551.77:180.27:107:45Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue1:502.312:573.16:531.58:040.27:117:44Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed2:212.31:453.17:451.38:450.37:117:43New Moon8Wed
9Thu2:492.42:293.18:311.29:220.57:117:42New Moon9Thu
10Fri3:172.53:103.09:141.09:550.67:127:41New Moon10Fri
11Sat3:452.53:522.99:540.910:250.87:127:39New Moon11Sat
12Sun4:102.64:352.710:330.810:511.07:137:38Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon4:322.75:222.511:130.811:121.27:137:37Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue4:502.76:172.411:560.811:281.47:147:36Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed5:102.87:202.212:480.87:147:35Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu5:412.88:322.11:580.97:157:33First Quarter16Thu
17Fri6:232.79:522.112:141.73:170.97:157:32First Quarter17Fri
18Sat7:192.611:142.21:011.94:290.87:167:31First Quarter18Sat
19Sun9:272.64:012.05:310.67:167:30First Quarter19Sun
20Mon12:162.311:01 AM2.75:161.96:240.57:177:29Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue12:592.412:032.86:111.77:100.57:177:28Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed1:342.412:523.06:571.57:510.47:187:26Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu2:042.51:353.17:381.38:290.57:187:25Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri2:322.52:163.18:181.09:040.67:187:24Full Moon24Fri
25Sat2:562.52:593.18:590.89:360.77:197:23Full Moon25Sat
26Sun3:152.63:453.09:400.610:060.97:197:22Full Moon26Sun
27Mon3:302.84:382.810:250.510:331.17:207:21Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue3:482.95:392.611:140.410:571.47:207:19Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed4:183.06:482.312:100.47:217:18Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu4:573.18:022.21:190.47:217:17Third Quarter30Thu
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 8:50 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 81% 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 Gibbous (81% 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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