Hard to measure berm height currently with how far back water is from the ocean. No WQ done due to ongoing BGA bloom.

Looks like there is a large algal bloom in the estuary.

Recently closed

Only just open, will close soon

Day after artificial opening

Estuary being artificially opened today, no photos taken

Estuary is still open but water levels are still elevated

Water levels have dropped approximately 8cm since yesterday.

Before artificial opening

Estuary has closed over in the last week or so due to large swells.

Looks like estuary has naturally opened but only a small opening

Only just closed but entrance looks to be engaged at high tide.

After 64mm of rain on April 2, Bourne Creek naturally opened to the ocean. However, it looks like the estuary will soon close over again.