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WyMC Wye River Mouth Condition

2 May 2021

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Wye River Estuary
Site Wye River Mouth Condition
Observation ID #14109
Date and Time Sunday 2nd May 2021 10:00am
Approved Approved

Notes

Water in lagoon is stratified - clear on top, murky below. Most likely due to rotting seaweed washed in in big storm 3 weeks ago.

Mouth Observation

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

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction North
Beaufort Scale Gentle breeze
Sea State Smooth

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 1.42m
Time (hh:mm) 10:15
Tidal influence No
Tidal Range Time Height
High 15:47 2.710
Low 08:40 0.270

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
07-05-2021 18:50 Wyp2_20210502_2_151.jpg wyp2_1
07-05-2021 18:50 Wyp2_20210502_1_111.jpg wyp2_2
07-05-2021 18:50 Wyp2_20210502_3_071.jpg wyp2_3
07-05-2021 18:50 Wyp2_20210502_showing_stratification.jpg
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