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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Mackay River (ICWW), Buttermilk Sound, GA.
Next low tide : 6:03 pm (-0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 13m at 11:28 am (7.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:30 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:32 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8676329
Common Questions About Tides

Mackay River (ICWW), Buttermilk Sound, GA Tides - Oct 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:356.95:068.111:240.97:197:11Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun5:427.26:128.312:141.312:310.67:197:10Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon6:477.67:148.61:150.81:340.27:207:09Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue7:488.08:118.82:110.32:32-0.27:207:07Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed8:438.59:038.83:03-0.13:28-0.47:217:06New Moon5Wed
6Thu9:358.89:538.73:53-0.34:22-0.57:227:05New Moon6Thu
7Fri10:248.910:408.54:41-0.45:13-0.47:227:04New Moon7Fri
8Sat11:138.811:288.15:27-0.36:02-0.17:237:02Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun12:018.66:110.06:500.47:247:01Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon12:167.712:518.26:540.57:380.97:247:00Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue1:067.21:437.97:391.08:271.47:256:59Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed1:596.92:367.68:261.49:201.87:266:58First Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:536.63:287.39:181.810:162.07:266:56First Quarter13Thu
14Fri3:456.54:207.210:142.111:122.17:276:55First Quarter14Fri
15Sat4:386.65:127.211:132.17:286:54First Quarter15Sat
16Sun5:306.76:047.312:052.012:102.07:286:53Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon6:226.96:547.412:541.81:031.87:296:52Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue7:117.27:407.51:381.51:511.57:306:51Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed7:567.58:227.62:201.22:371.37:316:50Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu8:367.79:017.63:000.93:211.17:316:49Full Moon20Thu
21Fri9:148.09:377.63:390.74:040.97:326:47Full Moon21Fri
22Sat9:508.110:137.54:190.64:460.97:336:46Full Moon22Sat
23Sun10:278.210:497.34:580.55:280.97:336:45Full Moon23Sun
24Mon11:068.311:297.15:390.56:110.97:346:44Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue11:498.26:210.56:571.17:356:43Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed12:156.912:408.17:070.67:461.27:366:42Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu1:116.81:408.07:580.88:431.47:366:41Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:156.72:457.98:571.09:461.47:376:40Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat3:236.83:507.910:041.010:511.37:386:40Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun3:287.03:538.010:120.910:551.06:395:39Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon4:337.34:568.111:190.611:550.66:405:38Waning Crescent31Mon
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 2:45 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 Mackay River (ICWW), Buttermilk Sound, GA?

Mackay River (ICWW), Buttermilk Sound, GA is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 7% 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 (7% 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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