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SMC Mouth Condition Observation Site

20 May 2016

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Spring Creek Estuary
Site Mouth Condition Observation Site
Observation ID #10311
Date and Time Friday 20th May 2016 11:45am
Approved Approved

Notes

Berm height was very low. Distance across berm was 40m. Signs of flooding. Sighted the Silver Gull, and Pacific Black Ducks. There looked to be an attempt to block the estuary. Small rocks were gathered into a small pile at the lowest point in the estuary mouth.

Mouth Observation

Mouth state Perched
Previous
Flow Present? No
Previous
Flow Direction N/A
Previous
Above Sea Above Estuary
Berm Height (m) 0.1m
Berm Length (m)

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction North-West North
Beaufort Scale Gentle breeze
Sea State Slight

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 1.92m
Time (hh:mm) 11:00
Tidal influence No
Tidal Range Time Height
High 11:10 1.410
Low 16:30 0.870

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
20-05-2016 12:20 Photopoint Sp1_20160520_1_161
20-05-2016 12:20 Photopoint Sp1_20160520_2_202
20-05-2016 12:20 Photopoint Sp1_20160520_3_242
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