Tides Today & Tomorrow in McKay Bay, Tampa, FL

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in McKay Bay, Tampa, FL.
Next low tide : 5:19 am (2.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 05m at 3:00 am (2.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:04 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8726667
Common Questions About Tides

McKay Bay, Tampa, FL Tides - Aug 2047

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:063.16:320.06:528:19Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri11:253.17:27-0.16:538:18Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat2:531.912:303.26:221.88:15-0.16:538:18Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun3:072.01:243.27:241.68:580.06:548:17Full Moon4Sun
5Mon3:282.02:113.18:171.49:360.16:548:16Full Moon5Mon
6Tue3:522.12:553.19:041.310:090.26:558:15Full Moon6Tue
7Wed4:182.23:372.99:471.110:400.46:558:15Full Moon7Wed
8Thu4:452.34:192.810:291.011:060.66:568:14Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri5:122.45:042.611:110.911:270.86:568:13Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat5:372.55:552.411:570.911:421.06:578:12Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun5:582.66:552.112:520.96:578:11Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon6:182.78:081.92:010.96:588:11Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue6:452.79:351.812:061.43:210.86:598:10Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed7:242.712:271.64:350.66:598:09Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu8:252.75:400.57:008:08Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri10:242.76:350.37:008:07Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat1:372.011:41 AM2.95:341.97:240.27:018:06Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun2:062.112:363.06:321.88:070.17:018:05Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon2:332.11:223.27:191.68:460.17:028:04New Moon19Mon
20Tue3:002.22:043.28:021.49:210.27:028:03New Moon20Tue
21Wed3:252.22:463.28:441.19:540.37:038:02New Moon21Wed
22Thu3:492.33:303.19:280.910:240.57:038:01New Moon22Thu
23Fri4:092.54:202.910:140.710:500.87:048:00Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat4:272.75:182.711:040.611:131.07:047:59Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun4:482.96:252.312:020.57:057:58Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon5:193.07:432.01:120.57:057:57First Quarter26Mon
27Tue5:593.19:161.82:350.57:067:56First Quarter27Tue
28Wed6:493.13:590.47:067:55First Quarter28Wed
29Thu8:063.05:130.37:077:54First Quarter29Thu
30Fri10:132.96:160.37:077:53Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat1:542.111:40 AM3.05:311.87:080.37:087:51Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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 4:09 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 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 Waxing 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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