McKay Bay Entrance Tide Charts & Fishing
Friday, November 13 · NOAA station 8726667 (McKay Bay Entrance)sample data — live feed unavailable
Tides live · forecast as of 9:50 AM ET
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
2.9 ft
▼ Falling · 0.4 ft/hr
Next high
4:30 PM
4.8 ft · in 6h 39m
Next low
11:10 AM
2.5 ft · in 1h 19m
Wind
5 mph NNE
Light breeze · gusts 11
Fishing score
68 /100
Very Good
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 13 | High | 5:50 AM | 4.7 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 11:10 AM | 2.5 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | High | 4:30 PM | 4.8 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 11:40 PM | -0.8 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | High | 6:50 AM | 4.9 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Low | 12:10 PM | 2.7 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | High | 5:20 PM | 4.7 ft |
Today's Tide Times in McKay Bay Entrance
Today in McKay Bay Entrance, high tide arrives at 5:50 AM (4.7 ft) and again at 4:30 PM (4.8 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 11:10 AM (2.5 ft) and again at 11:40 PM (-0.8 ft). That's a 5.6-foot swing — big, fast-moving water that concentrates feeding fish.
The sun rises at 6:49 AM and sets at 5:38 PM, under a waxing crescent (15% illuminated). Tidal range is in the middle of its two-week cycle.
Tomorrow starts with a high tide at 6:50 AM (4.9 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
60/ 100
Best windows today
- 7:00 AM – 9:00 AMVery Good
- 6:30 PM – 8:30 PMExcellent
strong outgoing tide · light wind
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 6:49 AM
- Sunset
- 5:38 PM
Waxing Crescent
15% illuminated
Moderate tidal range this week.
Conditions
68°F
Clear
- Wind
- 5 mph NNEgusts 11
- Waves
- 0.4 ft @ 4s
- Water temp
- 77°F
Light breeze — Great fishing conditions
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
74° / 59°
Excellent
Best: 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
Sat, Nov 14
63° / 47°
Excellent
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Sun, Nov 15
72° / 46°
Excellent
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Mon, Nov 16
76° / 57°
Excellent
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Tue, Nov 17
77° / 66°
Excellent
Best: 4:30 AM–6:30 AM
Wed, Nov 18
75° / 65°
Excellent
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Thu, Nov 19
76° / 68°
Excellent
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
7-Day Tide Table for McKay Bay Entrance
High and low tide times and heights for the next seven days, with sunrise (↑) and sunset (↓). Heights are relative to MLLW. NOAA predictions for station 8726667; local time.
| Day | Tides | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| TodayFri, Nov 13 |
| ↑ 6:49 AM↓ 5:38 PM |
| TomorrowSat, Nov 14 |
| ↑ 6:50 AM↓ 5:37 PM |
| Sun, Nov 15 |
| ↑ 6:51 AM↓ 5:37 PM |
| Mon, Nov 16 |
| ↑ 6:52 AM↓ 5:36 PM |
| Tue, Nov 17 |
| ↑ 6:52 AM↓ 5:36 PM |
| Wed, Nov 18 |
| ↑ 6:53 AM↓ 5:35 PM |
| Thu, Nov 19 |
| ↑ 6:54 AM↓ 5:35 PM |
What's Biting at McKay Bay Entrance
Activity ratings reflect typical feeding seasons — not legal seasons. Regulations, closures, and size/bag limits change; always check current FWC regulations before keeping any fish.
Redfish
Sciaenops ocellatus
Season: Year-round, best in fall
Baits: Cut mullet, Live shrimp, Gold spoons
Sight-fish tailing reds on shallow flats on a flooding tide. Fall schools push bait against oyster bars and grass edges.
Spotted Seatrout
Cynoscion nebulosus
Season: Year-round, best in cooler months
Baits: Live shrimp under a popping cork, Soft plastics, Topwaters
Drift grass flats in 2–6 feet with a popping cork ahead of the drift. Gator trout hunt alone in skinny water at dawn.
Sheepshead
Archosargus probatocephalus
Season: Winter – early spring
Baits: Fiddler crabs, Shrimp, Barnacles
Fish tight to pilings and rocks — the bite is a subtle tick. Set the hook the instant you feel weight; they steal baits for a living.
Common Snook
Centropomus undecimalis
Season: March – October (check season closures)
Baits: Live pilchards, Swimbaits, Topwater plugs
Work dock lights, mangrove edges, and passes on moving water. Summer beach snook cruise the first trough at first light.
Tarpon
Megalops atlanticus
Season: April – August migration
Baits: Live crabs, Threadfin herring, Swimbaits
Stake out passes and beaches during the spring migration — hill tides in the Keys are legendary. Bow to the king when it jumps.
Gear for These Conditions
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Surf Rods
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Terminal Tackle
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Tools
Rapala 8" Super Stainless Steel Pliers
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McKay Bay Entrance Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in McKay Bay Entrance today?
High tide in McKay Bay Entrance today is at 5:50 AM (4.7 ft) and again at 4:30 PM (4.8 ft), measured at NOAA station 8726667 (McKay Bay Entrance).
›What time is low tide in McKay Bay Entrance today?
Low tide in McKay Bay Entrance today is at 11:10 AM (2.5 ft) and again at 11:40 PM (-0.8 ft). Today includes a minus tide — a good window for exploring structure that's normally underwater.
›When is the best time to fish in McKay Bay Entrance today?
Today's best fishing window at McKay Bay Entrance is 6:30 PM–8:30 PM (rated Excellent, 85/100), driven by strong outgoing tide, light wind. The score blends tide movement, dawn/dusk light, moon phase, wind, and water temperature.
›What fish are biting in McKay Bay Entrance in November?
In November, the most active species at McKay Bay Entrance are Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, Sheepshead. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›Is this the tide chart for Tampa?
Yes — McKay Bay Entrance (NOAA station 8726667) is the closest official tide prediction station to Tampa, Florida, so these are the tide times anglers and boaters in Tampa plan around.
›How accurate is this McKay Bay Entrance tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 8726667 (McKay Bay Entrance) and are the same data used in official tide tables. Actual water levels can vary with storms and barometric pressure, so treat predictions as planning guidance, not navigation data.
About McKay Bay Entrance
NOAA maintains tide predictions for McKay Bay Entrance as part of its Gulf Coast station network. This page tracks station 8726667 (McKay Bay Entrance) live: today's highs and lows, the week ahead, sun and moon, and the conditions that decide whether it's worth wetting a line — all in one view. McKay Bay Entrance is the closest NOAA tide station to Tampa, Florida — if you fish, paddle, or boat out of Tampa, these are the tide predictions to plan around.