Tides Today & Tomorrow in Mackay River (ICWW), Buttermilk Sound, GA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Mackay River (ICWW), Buttermilk Sound, GA.
Next low tide : in 5h 24m at 6:38 am (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 12:24 pm (7.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:30 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:33 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8676329
Common Questions About Tides

Mackay River (ICWW), Buttermilk Sound, GA Tides - Sep 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:126.88:437.72:461.12:470.87:017:49Full Moon1Wed
2Thu8:557.09:227.83:280.83:320.77:017:48Full Moon2Thu
3Fri9:347.29:597.84:090.64:160.57:027:47Full Moon3Fri
4Sat10:127.410:367.84:490.44:590.57:037:45Full Moon4Sat
5Sun10:507.611:137.75:280.35:420.57:037:44Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon11:307.711:537.56:080.26:260.67:047:43Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue12:167.86:490.27:130.87:047:42Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:407.31:077.87:340.38:041.07:057:40Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu1:347.12:057.98:240.49:021.27:067:39Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:346.93:067.99:200.510:071.37:067:38Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat3:376.94:098.010:230.611:141.37:077:37Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun4:416.95:138.111:290.57:077:35Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon5:487.16:198.312:211.112:350.37:087:34Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue6:537.37:218.51:220.71:360.07:087:33Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed7:537.78:178.62:190.42:34-0.27:097:31Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu8:488.09:088.73:110.13:29-0.37:107:30New Moon16Thu
17Fri9:398.29:568.64:00-0.14:21-0.37:107:29New Moon17Fri
18Sat10:278.310:418.44:46-0.15:10-0.27:117:28New Moon18Sat
19Sun11:138.211:258.05:300.05:570.17:117:26Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon11:588.06:110.26:410.57:127:25Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue12:107.612:437.86:510.67:261.07:137:24Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed12:557.21:307.67:301.08:121.57:137:22Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu1:446.92:197.38:121.49:001.97:147:21First Quarter23Thu
24Fri2:346.73:097.28:571.79:532.17:147:20First Quarter24Fri
25Sat3:246.53:597.19:481.910:482.27:157:18First Quarter25Sat
26Sun4:156.54:517.210:442.011:432.17:167:17First Quarter26Sun
27Mon5:076.55:437.211:421.97:167:16Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue6:006.76:367.412:351.912:371.77:177:15Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed6:516.97:247.61:231.61:291.47:177:13Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu7:397.38:097.82:081.32:181.17:187:12Waxing Gibbous30Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8676329)

Common Questions About Mackay River (ICWW), Buttermilk Sound, GA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Mackay River (ICWW), Buttermilk Sound, GA today?

Slack tide in Mackay River (ICWW), Buttermilk Sound, GA is approximately 9:31 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 Mackay River (ICWW), Buttermilk Sound, GA?

Mackay River (ICWW), Buttermilk Sound, GA is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 14% 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 Mackay River (ICWW), Buttermilk Sound, GA 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 Mackay River (ICWW), Buttermilk Sound, GA?

Tide predictions for Mackay River (ICWW), Buttermilk Sound, GA 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 Mackay River (ICWW), Buttermilk Sound, GA?

Tide data for Mackay River (ICWW), Buttermilk Sound, GA is sourced from NOAA Station #8676329. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8676329.

What is the moon phase in Mackay River (ICWW), Buttermilk Sound, GA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Mackay River (ICWW), Buttermilk Sound, GA is Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated). This places Mackay River (ICWW), Buttermilk Sound, GA 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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