Tides Today & Tomorrow in McKay Bay, Tampa, FL

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 25, 2026
The tide is currently falling in McKay Bay, Tampa, FL.
Next low tide : in 25m at 5:01 am (1.4 ft)
Next high tide : 11:22 am (2.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:29 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:35 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (84% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8726667
Common Questions About Tides

McKay Bay, Tampa, FL Tides - Jan 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:531.38:032.12:130.51:080.77:205:45First Quarter1Sun
2Mon9:191.28:482.13:230.21:500.97:215:46First Quarter2Mon
3Tue10:501.29:362.24:250.03:011.17:215:46Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed12:101.35:21-0.34:101.27:215:47Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu1:071.46:11-0.55:091.37:215:48Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri1:481.56:55-0.66:011.37:215:48Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat2:241.57:37-0.76:471.27:215:49Full Moon7Sat
8Sun12:112.42:571.68:15-0.87:281.17:225:50Full Moon8Sun
9Mon12:462.53:301.68:52-0.88:081.07:225:51Full Moon9Mon
10Tue1:252.54:011.69:27-0.78:490.87:225:52Full Moon10Tue
11Wed2:092.44:311.710:00-0.69:330.67:225:52Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu2:582.35:001.810:32-0.410:210.57:225:53Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri3:542.15:281.911:03-0.211:200.47:225:54Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat5:001.85:562.011:320.17:225:55Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun6:231.56:292.212:330.212:010.47:225:55Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon8:001.27:102.31:590.112:270.77:215:56Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue9:461.18:052.33:20-0.212:530.97:215:57Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed9:162.44:32-0.47:215:58Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu1:311.35:34-0.74:271.27:215:59Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri1:561.46:29-0.85:401.27:216:00Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat2:191.57:17-0.96:411.17:216:00New Moon21Sat
22Sun12:202.42:441.58:00-0.97:330.97:206:01New Moon22Sun
23Mon1:072.43:101.68:38-0.88:200.77:206:02New Moon23Mon
24Tue1:522.33:381.79:14-0.69:040.67:206:03New Moon24Tue
25Wed2:362.24:061.89:46-0.49:470.47:196:04Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu3:202.04:351.910:14-0.210:300.37:196:04Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri4:071.85:031.910:370.011:170.37:196:05Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat4:591.65:302.010:540.27:186:06Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun6:011.45:552.112:130.211:05 AM0.47:186:07First Quarter29Sun
30Mon7:141.26:192.11:210.211:19 AM0.67:176:08First Quarter30Mon
31Tue8:421.06:522.12:360.111:39 AM0.87:176:08First Quarter31Tue
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 8:11 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 84% 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 Waxing Gibbous (84% 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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