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WyMC Wye River Mouth Condition

18 September 2016

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Wye River Estuary
Site Wye River Mouth Condition
Observation ID #10551
Date and Time Sunday 18th September 2016 10:09am
Approved Approved

Notes

Observations made post-14 September major rain event - >100 ml in 24 hours.

Water depth gauge exposed above river water level.

River stones now exposed.

Sand bank on north side of bridge has been washed away,.

Floodwater debris on beach.

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 North-West
Beaufort Scale Light Breeze
Sea State Moderate

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m)
Time (hh:mm)
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 12:31 1.530
Low 05:39 0.440

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
18-09-2016 10:10 Wyp1_20160918_1_111.JPG wyp1_1
18-09-2016 10:10 Wyp1_20160918_2_151.JPG wyp1_2
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