Tides Today & Tomorrow in McKay Bay, Tampa, FL

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in McKay Bay, Tampa, FL.
Next low tide : in 2h 10m at 11:17 am (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Dec 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:141.910:032.23:241.03:420.67:035:33Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu10:341.910:432.34:280.74:310.77:045:33Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri11:391.911:172.55:230.45:150.97:045:34Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat12:321.96:120.15:551.07:055:34Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun1:181.96:56-0.16:311.17:065:34Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon12:122.62:021.87:36-0.27:041.37:075:34New Moon6Mon
7Tue12:312.62:451.88:15-0.37:321.37:075:34New Moon7Tue
8Wed12:432.63:281.88:51-0.47:581.47:085:34New Moon8Wed
9Thu1:012.74:121.89:25-0.48:241.47:095:34New Moon9Thu
10Fri1:312.74:551.89:59-0.38:581.37:095:34Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat2:092.65:371.810:34-0.39:381.37:105:35Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun2:532.56:191.811:11-0.210:271.37:115:35Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon3:442.47:031.911:53-0.111:301.27:115:35Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue4:442.27:471.912:440.17:125:36First Quarter14Tue
15Wed5:582.08:332.01:031.11:430.27:135:36First Quarter15Wed
16Thu7:541.89:172.12:350.92:420.47:135:36First Quarter16Thu
17Fri9:351.79:582.23:460.63:360.67:145:37First Quarter17Fri
18Sat10:541.710:342.44:470.24:260.77:145:37Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun12:011.85:43-0.25:130.97:155:37Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon1:021.86:36-0.55:581.17:155:38Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue2:001.87:27-0.86:431.27:165:38Full Moon21Tue
22Wed12:112.82:571.78:15-0.97:291.27:175:39Full Moon22Wed
23Thu12:482.93:521.79:03-1.08:171.27:175:39Full Moon23Thu
24Fri1:302.84:411.79:49-0.99:061.27:175:40Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat2:182.75:261.710:35-0.89:591.17:185:41Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun3:132.56:071.711:21-0.511:001.07:185:41Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon4:252.26:481.812:09-0.27:195:42Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue5:521.97:311.912:120.912:590.17:195:42Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed7:161.78:161.91:340.81:520.37:195:43Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu8:401.59:022.02:510.62:460.67:205:44Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri10:061.49:502.14:000.33:390.87:205:44Waning Crescent31Fri
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 2:09 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 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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