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WyMC Wye River Mouth Condition

1 October 2017

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Wye River Estuary
Site Wye River Mouth Condition
Observation ID #11511
Date and Time Sunday 1st October 2017 10:05am
Approved Approved

Notes

The whole river bed upstream of the bridge is now covered with sand - we have a new beach (see attached photo). A lot of sand lost in front of the campsite and river flowing straight out to sea.

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 South-West
Beaufort Scale Light Breeze
Sea State Slight

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 1.20m
Time (hh:mm) 10:05
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 07:52 1.330
Low 13:16 0.740

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
13-10-2017 22:20 Wyp_1_20171011_1_111.jpg wyp1_1
13-10-2017 22:20 Wyp_1_20171001_2_151.jpg wyp1_2
13-10-2017 22:20 Wye_River_upstream_from_bridge_20171001_.jpg
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