Tides Today & Tomorrow in McKay Bay, Tampa, FL

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in McKay Bay, Tampa, FL.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:12 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 13h 18m at 9:27 am (2.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:02 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:03 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8726667
Common Questions About Tides

McKay Bay, Tampa, FL Tides - Oct 2045

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:163.38:062.012:490.47:227:15Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon5:013.32:110.47:237:14Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue5:583.13:350.47:237:13Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed7:172.94:460.47:247:12Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu12:012.19:58 AM2.84:052.05:450.47:247:10Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri12:272.211:31 AM3.05:241.66:350.47:257:09Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat12:532.412:353.16:231.27:170.57:257:08Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun1:182.51:293.17:150.87:550.77:267:07Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon1:422.72:192.98:050.58:281.07:267:06New Moon9Mon
10Tue2:042.93:082.78:530.28:571.27:277:05New Moon10Tue
11Wed2:233.14:012.59:400.19:211.57:287:04New Moon11Wed
12Thu2:403.24:592.310:260.09:371.77:287:03Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri3:003.36:032.111:130.09:451.87:297:02Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat3:273.37:092.012:030.17:297:01Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun4:003.21:000.37:307:00Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon4:413.02:060.57:306:59First Quarter16Mon
17Tue5:342.710:432.13:180.67:316:58First Quarter17Tue
18Wed7:312.411:222.22:582.14:230.67:326:57First Quarter18Wed
19Thu10:042.411:532.34:271.85:180.77:326:56First Quarter19Thu
20Fri11:202.55:261.56:040.77:336:55Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat12:222.412:172.66:141.26:420.87:336:54Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun12:482.51:032.66:570.97:161.07:346:53Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon1:102.61:462.67:380.67:441.17:356:52Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue1:282.72:282.58:170.48:061.37:356:51Full Moon24Tue
25Wed1:362.93:132.48:550.28:201.57:366:50Full Moon25Wed
26Thu1:403.04:032.29:340.08:291.67:376:50Full Moon26Thu
27Fri1:583.25:002.110:14-0.18:451.77:376:49Full Moon27Fri
28Sat2:273.36:052.010:58-0.19:101.87:386:48Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun3:043.47:101.911:46-0.19:431.87:396:47Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon3:483.38:141.912:450.07:396:46Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue4:423.19:141.91:550.27:406:46Third 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 1:49 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 65% 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 First Quarter (65% 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.

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