Tides Today & Tomorrow in McKay Bay, Tampa, FL

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in McKay Bay, Tampa, FL.
Next low tide : 6:12 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 56m at 9:27 am (2.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:01 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:03 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (73% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8726667
Common Questions About Tides

McKay Bay, Tampa, FL Tides - Feb 2046

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:242.25:43-0.77:166:10Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri2:581.56:34-0.75:491.37:156:11Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat2:451.57:16-0.76:451.17:156:11Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun12:212.22:421.57:54-0.77:300.97:146:12New Moon4Sun
5Mon1:042.22:551.68:27-0.68:090.77:136:13New Moon5Mon
6Tue1:422.13:151.78:56-0.58:450.67:136:14New Moon6Tue
7Wed2:182.13:371.79:22-0.39:190.47:126:14New Moon7Wed
8Thu2:532.03:571.89:43-0.29:530.37:116:15Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri3:301.94:132.09:580.010:310.27:116:16Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat4:111.74:232.110:100.111:140.17:106:17Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun5:031.54:392.210:240.37:096:17Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon6:151.25:062.312:110.010:42 AM0.57:086:18First Quarter12Mon
13Tue7:541.05:422.41:280.011:00 AM0.87:086:19First Quarter13Tue
14Wed6:282.42:53-0.27:076:20First Quarter14Wed
15Thu7:292.34:08-0.47:066:20First Quarter15Thu
16Fri9:042.35:12-0.67:056:21Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat1:341.56:07-0.85:081.37:046:22Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun1:481.56:55-0.96:141.17:046:22Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon12:032.62:101.67:38-0.97:070.87:036:23Full Moon19Mon
20Tue12:582.62:331.78:18-0.87:560.47:026:24Full Moon20Tue
21Wed1:512.62:581.88:53-0.68:440.17:016:25Full Moon21Wed
22Thu2:432.43:212.09:25-0.39:34-0.17:006:25Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri3:382.23:442.29:530.010:25-0.36:596:26Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat4:371.84:062.410:140.411:22-0.36:586:26Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun5:431.54:302.510:230.76:576:27Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon6:591.24:592.512:29-0.310:16 AM0.96:566:28Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue5:352.41:45-0.36:556:28Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed6:232.33:05-0.36:546:29Third Quarter28Wed
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8726667)

Common Questions About McKay Bay, Tampa, FL Tides

Show All
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 73% 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 Waxing Gibbous (73% 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA