Mackay River (ICWW) Tide Charts & Fishing
Thursday, November 5 · NOAA station 8676329 (Mackay River (ICWW), Buttermilk Sound)
Tides live · forecast as of 2:07 AM ET
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
2.8 ft
▲ Rising · 1.7 ft/hr
Next high
5:47 AM
7.7 ft · in 3h 40m
Next low
12:28 PM
0.7 ft · in 10h 21m
Wind
5 mph SSE
Light breeze · gusts 11
Fishing score
77 /100
Very Good
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 5 | High | 5:47 AM | 7.7 ft |
| Thu, Nov 5 | Low | 12:28 PM | 0.7 ft |
| Thu, Nov 5 | High | 6:00 PM | 7.5 ft |
| Fri, Nov 6 | Low | 12:47 AM | 0.5 ft |
| Fri, Nov 6 | High | 6:38 AM | 8.0 ft |
| Fri, Nov 6 | Low | 1:20 PM | 0.5 ft |
| Fri, Nov 6 | High | 6:48 PM | 7.5 ft |
Today's Tide Times in Mackay River (ICWW)
Today in Mackay River (ICWW), high tide arrives at 5:47 AM (7.7 ft) and again at 6:00 PM (7.5 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 12:28 PM (0.7 ft). That's a 7.0-foot swing — big, fast-moving water that concentrates feeding fish.
The sun rises at 6:44 AM and sets at 5:33 PM, under a waning crescent (22% illuminated). Tidal range is in the middle of its two-week cycle.
Tomorrow starts with a low tide at 12:47 AM (0.5 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
77/ 100
Best windows today
- 7:00 AM – 9:00 AMExcellent
- 2:30 PM – 4:30 PMExcellent
strong outgoing tide · dawn bite window · light wind
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 6:44 AM
- Sunset
- 5:33 PM
Waning Crescent
22% illuminated
Neap tides — gentler water movement. Fish the dawn and dusk windows.
Conditions
70°F
Partly cloudy
- Wind
- 5 mph SSEgusts 11
- Waves
- 1.4 ft @ 6s
- Water temp
- 72°F
Light breeze — Great fishing conditions
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
79° / 68°
Excellent
Best: 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
Fri, Nov 6
80° / 67°
Excellent
Best: 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
Sat, Nov 7
78° / 54°
Excellent
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Sun, Nov 8
71° / 59°
Excellent
Best: 4:30 AM–6:30 AM
Mon, Nov 9
71° / 57°
Excellent
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Tue, Nov 10
73° / 53°
Excellent
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Wed, Nov 11
73° / 58°
Excellent
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
7-Day Tide Table for Mackay River (ICWW)
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 8676329; local time.
| Day | Tides | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| TodayThu, Nov 5 |
| ↑ 6:44 AM↓ 5:33 PM |
| TomorrowFri, Nov 6 |
| ↑ 6:45 AM↓ 5:32 PM |
| Sat, Nov 7 |
| ↑ 6:46 AM↓ 5:31 PM |
| Sun, Nov 8 |
| ↑ 6:47 AM↓ 5:31 PM |
| Mon, Nov 9 |
| ↑ 6:47 AM↓ 5:30 PM |
| Tue, Nov 10 |
| ↑ 6:48 AM↓ 5:29 PM |
| Wed, Nov 11 |
| ↑ 6:49 AM↓ 5:29 PM |
What's Biting at Mackay River (ICWW)
Activity ratings reflect typical feeding seasons — not legal seasons. Regulations, closures, and size/bag limits change; always check current Georgia DNR 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.
Whiting (Southern Kingfish)
Menticirrhus americanus
Season: Spring through fall; the most reliable surf fish on the Gulf and South Atlantic
Baits: Fresh dead shrimp, Sand fleas, Cut squid
Small hooks, small baits, close in. Whiting feed in the first trough and the wash, often within a long cast of dry sand, on a rising tide. A two-hook bottom rig with a pyramid or bank sinker, left still, is all it takes. Good eating and no size pressure, so a great starter target.
Southern Flounder
Paralichthys lethostigma
Season: Spring and fall; the fall run to the passes is the event
Baits: Live mud minnows, Finger mullet, Gulp! shrimp on a jig head
Drag a bait slowly along the bottom at channel edges, jetty rocks and the down-current side of structure on an outgoing tide. In the fall, flounder stack in passes and inlets on their way to the Gulf or ocean; fish the drop-offs then.
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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Soft Baits
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Terminal Tackle
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Tools
Rapala 8" Super Stainless Steel Pliers
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Mackay River (ICWW) Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in Mackay River (ICWW) today?
High tide in Mackay River (ICWW) today is at 5:47 AM (7.7 ft) and again at 6:00 PM (7.5 ft), measured at NOAA station 8676329 (Mackay River (ICWW), Buttermilk Sound).
›What time is low tide in Mackay River (ICWW) today?
Low tide in Mackay River (ICWW) today is at 12:28 PM (0.7 ft).
›When is the best time to fish in Mackay River (ICWW) today?
Today's best fishing window at Mackay River (ICWW) is 7:00 AM–9:00 AM (rated Excellent, 87/100), driven by strong outgoing tide, dawn bite window, light wind. The score blends tide movement, dawn/dusk light, moon phase, wind, and water temperature.
›What fish are biting in Mackay River (ICWW) in November?
In November, the most active species at Mackay River (ICWW) are Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, Whiting (Southern Kingfish), Southern Flounder. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›Is this the tide chart for Darien?
Yes — Mackay River (ICWW) (NOAA station 8676329) is the closest official tide prediction station to Darien, Georgia, so these are the tide times anglers and boaters in Darien plan around.
›How accurate is this Mackay River (ICWW) tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 8676329 (Mackay River (ICWW), Buttermilk Sound) 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 Mackay River (ICWW)
Mackay River (ICWW) is one of the golden-isles tide stations in NOAA's official prediction network. The chart above shows the live prediction for station 8676329 (Mackay River (ICWW), Buttermilk Sound) — the same harmonic data printed in official tide tables — paired with local weather, water conditions, and our fishing score so you can time a session here without cross-referencing three sites. Mackay River (ICWW) is the closest NOAA tide station to Darien, Georgia — if you fish, paddle, or boat out of Darien, these are the tide predictions to plan around.