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EMC Erskine River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

17 October 2016

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Erskine River Estuary
Site Erskine River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #10470
Date and Time Monday 17th October 2016 11:30am
Approved Approved

Notes

1.  Saw 3 cormorants swimming out to sea

2.   Watched tide turning at site EP4 - very pretty with clear blue water penetrating the muddy river water in a distinct arch.

3.   Wind direction was constantly changes.

Mouth Observation

Mouth state Open
Previous
Flow Present? Yes
Previous
Flow Direction Out
Previous
Above Sea Above Estuary
Berm Height (m)
Berm Length (m)

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction West
Beaufort Scale Moderate breeze
Sea State Slight

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.48m 0.71m
Time (hh:mm) 11:03 12:15
Tidal influence No
Tidal Range Time Height
High 06:57 1.450
Low 12:04 0.640

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
17-10-2016 11:30 EP1_20161017_1_351.JPG ep1_1
17-10-2016 11:30 EP1_20161017_2_31.JPG ep1_2
17-10-2016 11:30 EP2_20161017_1_61.JPG ep2_1
17-10-2016 11:30 EP2_20161017_2_101.JPG ep2_2
17-10-2016 11:30 EP4_20161017_1_41.JPG ep4_1
17-10-2016 11:30 EP4_20161017_2_81.JPG ep4_2
17-10-2016 11:30 EP4_20161017_3_121.JPG ep4_3
17-10-2016 11:30 EP4_20161017_4_161.JPG ep4_4
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