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PMC Painkalac Creek Mouth Condition

11 April 2026

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Painkalac Creek Estuary
Site Painkalac Creek Mouth Condition
Observation ID #17514
Date and Time Saturday 11th April 2026 17:30pm
Approved Approved

Notes

Although the water level in the estuary is similar to previous observations according to AHD measurement, the edge/mouth of the estuary is noticibly further from the sea, as confirmed by the berm width.

Mouth Observation

Mouth state Closed
Previous 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 O C O C C C C C P C C P C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C
Flow Present? No
Previous 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 N N Y N N N N N N N N Y N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N
Flow Direction N/A
Previous 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 N N I N N N N N N N N I N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N
Above Sea Above Estuary
Berm Height (m) 1.4m 0.4m
Berm Length (m) 130.0m

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction South-West North-West
Beaufort Scale Fresh breeze Gentle breeze
Sea State Moderate

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 1.42m 1.42m
Time (hh:mm) 17:15 17:35
Tidal influence No
Tidal Range Time Height
High 17:59 1.470
Low 11:03 0.430

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
11-04-2026 17:20 Pp1_20260411_1_191.jpg pp1_1
11-04-2026 17:20 Pp1_20260411_2_231.jpg pp1_2
11-04-2026 17:20 Pp1_20260411_3_271.jpg pp1_3
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