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31.2850’ N, 81.3850’ W

Mackay River (ICWW), Buttermilk Sound, GA

63°
H -°
L 57°
NNE
5mph
Low tide
4:40 am
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Mackay River (ICWW), Buttermilk Sound, GA Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Day Sky High / Low Precip Wind Humidity
Mon
Oct 26 		Mostly Clear -º / 57º 3% N 7 mph 84%
Tue
Oct 27 		Sunny
View Hourly 		77º / 61º 4% NNE 15 mph 65%
12am Clear 63º 2% NNE 5 mph 86%
1am Mostly Clear 62º 2% N 5 mph 86%
2am Mostly Clear 61º 3% N 6 mph 85%
3am Mostly Clear 61º 2% NNE 7 mph 82%
4am Clear 61º 2% N 7 mph 81%
5am Mostly Clear 60º 2% N 8 mph 80%
6am Mostly Clear 59º 2% N 7 mph 81%
7am Mostly Clear 58º 4% N 7 mph 80%
8am Partly Cloudy 59º 4% N 7 mph 83%
9am Sunny 62º 3% N 8 mph 78%
10am Sunny 67º 3% NNE 10 mph 73%
11am Mostly Sunny 71º 2% NNE 12 mph 65%
12pm Sunny 74º 1% NE 13 mph 58%
1pm Sunny 75º 1% NE 14 mph 53%
2pm Partly Cloudy 75º 0% NE 15 mph 51%
3pm Sunny 75º 1% NE 14 mph 54%
4pm Sunny 74º 1% NE 14 mph 58%
5pm Sunny 73º 1% NE 13 mph 59%
6pm Sunny 71º 2% NE 12 mph 63%
7pm Clear 69º 3% NE 9 mph 70%
8pm Clear 67º 4% NE 9 mph 76%
9pm Clear 66º 4% NE 10 mph 79%
10pm Clear 66º 4% NE 9 mph 79%
11pm Clear 66º 5% NE 9 mph 82%
Wed
Oct 28 		Partly Cloudy
View Hourly 		77º / 65º 12% NNE 16 mph 73%
12am Mostly Clear 65º 5% NNE 9 mph 84%
1am Mostly Clear 65º 4% NNE 9 mph 84%
2am Partly Cloudy 64º 7% NNE 9 mph 85%
3am Partly Cloudy 64º 6% NNE 9 mph 85%
4am Partly Cloudy 63º 8% NNE 9 mph 85%
5am Partly Cloudy 63º 7% NNE 9 mph 82%
6am Partly Cloudy 63º 7% NNE 9 mph 84%
7am Partly Cloudy 62º 7% NNE 9 mph 84%
8am Partly Cloudy 63º 5% NNE 10 mph 84%
9am Partly Cloudy 65º 8% NNE 10 mph 85%
10am Partly Cloudy 69º 5% NNE 12 mph 79%
11am Partly Cloudy 72º 10% NNE 14 mph 75%
12pm Partly Cloudy 74º 12% NNE 14 mph 70%
1pm Partly Cloudy 75º 5% NE 16 mph 68%
2pm Partly Cloudy 75º 4% NE 15 mph 65%
3pm Partly Cloudy 75º 3% NE 15 mph 65%
4pm Partly Cloudy 75º 4% NE 15 mph 66%
5pm Partly Cloudy 74º 4% NE 14 mph 67%
6pm Partly Cloudy 73º 5% NE 14 mph 71%
7pm Partly Cloudy 72º 5% NE 12 mph 77%
8pm Partly Cloudy 70º 6% NE 12 mph 84%
9pm Partly Cloudy 69º 6% NE 12 mph 87%
10pm Partly Cloudy 68º 10% NE 11 mph 89%
11pm Partly Cloudy 68º 11% NNE 11 mph 90%
Thu
Oct 29 		Mostly Cloudy 77º / 64º 19% NNE 15 mph 78%
Fri
Oct 30 		Partly Cloudy 79º / 63º 9% NE 14 mph 73%
Sat
Oct 31 		Showers 75º / 64º 44% NE 12 mph 85%
Sun
Nov 1 		Scattered Thunderstorms 75º / 64º 54% ENE 10 mph 84%
Mon
Nov 2 		Partly Cloudy 78º / 63º 21% NE 8 mph 76%

Weather Radar for Mackay River (ICWW), Buttermilk Sound, GA See Radar

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NOAA Weather Marine Forecast for Mackay River (ICWW), Buttermilk Sound, GA

Tonight
Low : 57ºF
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Northeast wind around 8 mph.
Tuesday
High : 74ºF
Sunny, with a high near 74. Northeast wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Tuesday Night
Low : 61ºF
Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Northeast wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Wednesday
High : 75ºF
Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Breezy, with a northeast wind 14 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Wednesday Night
Low : 64ºF
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Northeast wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.
Thursday
High : 76ºF
Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Breezy.
Thursday Night
Low : 64ºF
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Friday
High : 77ºF
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Friday Night
Low : 64ºF
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Saturday
High : 78ºF
Partly sunny, with a high near 78.
Saturday Night
Low : 64ºF
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Sunday
High : 77ºF
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
Sunday Night
Low : 62ºF
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Monday
High : 78ºF
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.

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    Wind Speed Forecast for Mackay River (ICWW), Buttermilk Sound, GA

    TuesdayWednesdayThursday
    Wind Speed (MPH) 577131499910141512
    4am8am12pm4pm8pm12am4am8am12pm4pm8pm12am
    MPH 577131499910141512
    DIR NNENNNENENENNENNENNENNENENE

    Current Weather Conditions In Mackay River (ICWW), Buttermilk Sound, GA

    As Of: 33 minutes ago

    • 63ºF
    • 63ºF
    • 5mph
    • 0º (NNE)
    • 5mph
    • Clear
    • 10mi
    • 30.19"
    • 86%
    • 0ºF

    The weather right now in Mackay River (ICWW), Buttermilk Sound, GA is Clear. The current temperature is 63°F, and the expected high and low for today, Tuesday, October 27, 2026, are -° high temperature and 57°F low temperature. The wind is currently blowing at 5 miles per hour, and coming from the North Northeast. The wind is gusting to 5 mph. With the wind and the atmosphere the temperature feels like 63° Fahrenheit. Expected precipitation is 2 percent, with current humidity at 86 percent, and air pressure at 30.19 in. Visibility is 10 nautical miles. There are 5 current weather alert(s).

    Weather Alerts
    Coastal Flood Warning - 3:22am Mon Oct 26 2026

    ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT TUESDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TUESDAY TO 2 AM EDT THURSDAY...

    WHAT: For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to
    8 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
    For the Coastal Flood Warning, moderate to possibly major
    flooding around times of high tide. For the Coastal Flood
    Advisory, minor flooding expected around times of high tide.

    WHERE: Southeast Georgia Beaches.

    WHEN: For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Wednesday.
    For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Wednesday night.
    For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 11 AM EDT Tuesday. For
    the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 11 AM Tuesday to 2 AM EDT
    Thursday.

    IMPACTS: Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property
    including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure
    will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur. Dangerous
    swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip
    currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into
    deeper water.

    PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

    Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
    travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
    water of unknown depth.

    Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
    dangerous surf conditions.

    Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
    float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
    direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
    shore and call or wave for help.

    &&

    Rip Current Statement - 3:22am Mon Oct 26 2026

    ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT TUESDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TUESDAY TO 2 AM EDT THURSDAY...

    WHAT: For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to
    8 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
    For the Coastal Flood Warning, moderate to possibly major
    flooding around times of high tide. For the Coastal Flood
    Advisory, minor flooding expected around times of high tide.

    WHERE: Southeast Georgia Beaches.

    WHEN: For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Wednesday.
    For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Wednesday night.
    For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 11 AM EDT Tuesday. For
    the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 11 AM Tuesday to 2 AM EDT
    Thursday.

    IMPACTS: Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property
    including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure
    will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur. Dangerous
    swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip
    currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into
    deeper water.

    PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

    Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
    travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
    water of unknown depth.

    Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
    dangerous surf conditions.

    Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
    float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
    direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
    shore and call or wave for help.

    &&

    Small Craft Advisory - 7:15pm Mon Oct 26 2026

    ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY...

    WHAT: Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft.

    WHERE: Savannah to Altamaha Sound out 20 NM.

    WHEN: Until 2 AM EDT Saturday.

    IMPACTS: Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

    PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

    Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
    vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

    &&

    High Surf Advisory - 3:22am Mon Oct 26 2026

    ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT TUESDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TUESDAY TO 2 AM EDT THURSDAY...

    WHAT: For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to
    8 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
    For the Coastal Flood Warning, moderate to possibly major
    flooding around times of high tide. For the Coastal Flood
    Advisory, minor flooding expected around times of high tide.

    WHERE: Southeast Georgia Beaches.

    WHEN: For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Wednesday.
    For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Wednesday night.
    For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 11 AM EDT Tuesday. For
    the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 11 AM Tuesday to 2 AM EDT
    Thursday.

    IMPACTS: Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property
    including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure
    will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur. Dangerous
    swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip
    currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into
    deeper water.

    PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

    Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
    travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
    water of unknown depth.

    Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
    dangerous surf conditions.

    Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
    float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
    direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
    shore and call or wave for help.

    &&

    Coastal Flood Advisory - 3:22am Mon Oct 26 2026

    ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT TUESDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TUESDAY TO 2 AM EDT THURSDAY...

    WHAT: For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to
    8 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
    For the Coastal Flood Warning, moderate to possibly major
    flooding around times of high tide. For the Coastal Flood
    Advisory, minor flooding expected around times of high tide.

    WHERE: Southeast Georgia Beaches.

    WHEN: For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Wednesday.
    For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Wednesday night.
    For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 11 AM EDT Tuesday. For
    the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 11 AM Tuesday to 2 AM EDT
    Thursday.

    IMPACTS: Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property
    including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure
    will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur. Dangerous
    swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip
    currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into
    deeper water.

    PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

    Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
    travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
    water of unknown depth.

    Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
    dangerous surf conditions.

    Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
    float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
    direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
    shore and call or wave for help.

    &&

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