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SKMC Skenes Creek Observation Site

28 March 2013

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Skenes Creek Estuary
Site Skenes Creek Observation Site
Observation ID #10829
Date and Time Thursday 28th March 2013 09:30am
Approved Approved

Notes

Weather has varied a lot over last 2 weeks including northerly, easterly, and westerly winds

River length to bridge from mouth 175m

Width of mouth 5.7m

Depth of mouth 5cm

Width of middle 12m

Depth of middle 20cm

Depth centre of bridge 75cm

Depth centre pylon 15cm

Mouth Observation

Mouth state Open
Previous
Flow Present? Yes
Previous
Flow Direction Out
Previous
Above Sea Above Estuary
Berm Height (m) 1.4m 0.6m
Berm Length (m) 57.0m

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction South-West
Beaufort Scale Light Air Gentle breeze
Sea State Moderate Moderate

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 1.20m 1.20m
Time (hh:mm) 09:30 10:30
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High
Low

Observation Documents

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