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 5h 30m 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 - Nov 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:367.75:568.212:210.36:405:37Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed6:348.26:528.312:490.11:19-0.16:415:36Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu7:278.67:428.21:39-0.22:13-0.36:425:35New Moon3Thu
4Fri8:168.88:308.12:28-0.33:04-0.36:435:34New Moon4Fri
5Sat9:028.89:167.93:14-0.43:54-0.26:445:34New Moon5Sat
6Sun9:478.710:007.63:59-0.24:400.06:455:33New Moon6Sun
7Mon10:318.410:467.24:420.15:250.46:455:32Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue11:168.011:326.95:240.56:090.86:465:31Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed12:037.66:050.96:531.26:475:31Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:226.612:537.36:481.47:401.66:485:30First Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:146.41:467.07:351.78:301.86:495:29First Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:076.32:376.98:282.09:231.96:505:29First Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:596.33:286.89:272.110:151.86:505:28First Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:506.44:196.810:262.011:061.66:515:28First Quarter14Mon
15Tue4:416.65:096.811:231.811:531.36:525:27Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed5:316.95:586.912:161.56:535:27Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu6:187.36:447.012:380.91:051.26:545:26Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri7:027.67:267.11:210.61:520.96:555:26Full Moon18Fri
19Sat7:437.98:077.12:040.32:380.66:565:25Full Moon19Sat
20Sun8:248.28:487.12:480.13:240.46:565:25Full Moon20Sun
21Mon9:058.39:297.03:32-0.14:100.36:575:24Full Moon21Mon
22Tue9:498.310:146.94:17-0.24:560.36:585:24Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed10:368.311:056.85:04-0.25:440.36:595:24Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu11:308.15:530.06:340.57:005:23Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:046.612:307.96:460.27:290.67:015:23Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat1:096.61:347.77:460.48:290.77:025:23Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun2:156.72:377.68:510.59:320.67:025:23Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon3:196.93:387.59:590.510:340.47:035:23Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue4:217.24:387.411:060.411:320.17:045:22Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed5:227.55:367.412:070.17:055:22Waning Crescent30Wed
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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