Tides Today & Tomorrow in McKay Bay, Tampa, FL

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in McKay Bay, Tampa, FL.
Next low tide : 10:28 am (1.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 43m at 6:25 am (1.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:30 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:38 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (88% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8726667
Common Questions About Tides

McKay Bay, Tampa, FL Tides - Mar 2002

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:172.43:592.09:59-0.210:070.06:546:30Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat4:152.14:232.110:280.111:01-0.16:536:30Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun5:181.84:472.310:520.56:516:31Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon6:271.55:122.412:04-0.211:03 AM0.86:506:31Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue7:511.25:422.41:18-0.210:50 AM1.06:496:32Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed6:232.32:38-0.26:486:33Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu7:342.13:53-0.36:476:33Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri2:031.64:58-0.44:231.56:466:34Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat1:541.75:53-0.55:331.36:456:34Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun1:461.86:38-0.46:271.16:446:35Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon12:062.11:541.87:17-0.47:100.96:436:35Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue12:502.22:111.97:51-0.37:480.76:426:36New Moon12Tue
13Wed1:292.22:311.98:21-0.18:230.56:416:37New Moon13Wed
14Thu2:052.12:512.08:470.08:560.36:406:37New Moon14Thu
15Fri2:402.13:072.19:080.19:290.26:386:38New Moon15Fri
16Sat3:162.03:162.29:230.310:030.16:376:38Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun3:571.83:232.39:350.410:400.06:366:39Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon4:481.73:442.59:500.611:250.06:356:39Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue5:531.54:152.610:100.86:346:40Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed7:171.34:532.612:27-0.110:32 AM1.06:336:40First Quarter20Wed
21Thu5:402.51:49-0.16:326:41First Quarter21Thu
22Fri6:392.43:11-0.26:316:42First Quarter22Fri
23Sat8:082.34:21-0.46:296:42First Quarter23Sat
24Sun12:341.75:20-0.54:521.46:286:43Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon12:571.86:11-0.55:541.16:276:43Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue1:221.96:57-0.56:460.86:266:44Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed12:382.61:472.07:38-0.47:340.46:256:44Full Moon27Wed
28Thu1:312.62:112.28:15-0.18:220.16:246:45Full Moon28Thu
29Fri2:232.52:342.38:480.19:10-0.16:236:45Full Moon29Fri
30Sat3:182.22:552.59:170.49:58-0.36:226:46Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun4:172.03:152.79:400.710:50-0.36:206:46Waning Gibbous31Sun
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 8:26 am — 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 88% 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 (88% 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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