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PMC Painkalac Creek Observation Site

12 May 2023

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Painkalac Creek Estuary
Site Painkalac Creek Observation Site
Observation ID #15548
Date and Time Friday 12th May 2023 15:00pm
Approved Approved

Notes

The estuary opening and flow was at the extreme eastern end of the inlet and hard up against the cliff face.

Mouth Observation

Mouth state Open
Previous C C C O O O O O O C C O C P C C C O O O O O C C C C C
Flow Present? No
Previous N N N Y Y Y Y Y Y N N Y N Y N N N Y Y Y Y Y N N N N N
Flow Direction N/A
Previous N N N I I O I O O N N I N I N N N I O O I O N N N N N
Above Sea Above Estuary
Berm Height (m) 0.8m 1.3m
Berm Length (m) 37.0m

Physical Condition

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

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 1.75m 1.75m
Time (hh:mm) 15:00 15:25
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 16:45 2.500
Low 09:35 0.510

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
12-05-2023 15:15 Pp1_20230512_1_191.JPG pp1_1
12-05-2023 15:15 Pp1_20230512_2_231.JPG pp1_2
12-05-2023 15:15 Pp1_20230512_3_271.JPG pp1_3
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