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PMC Painkalac Creek Mouth Condition

8 May 2026

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Painkalac Creek Estuary
Site Painkalac Creek Mouth Condition
Observation ID #17559
Date and Time Friday 8th May 2026 12:50pm
Approved Approved

Notes

Unable to do observation at high tide.

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 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 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 N
Above Sea Above Estuary
Berm Height (m) 1.4m 1.4m
Berm Length (m) 85.0m

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction South North
Beaufort Scale Fresh breeze Gentle breeze
Sea State Rough

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 1.60m 1.60m
Time (hh:mm) 12:30 12:55
Tidal influence No
Tidal Range Time Height
High 16:16 1.650
Low 09:26 0.420

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
08-05-2026 12:35 Pp1_20260508_1_191.jpg pp1_1
08-05-2026 12:35 Pp1_20260508_2_231.jpg pp1_2
08-05-2026 12:35 Pp1_20260508_3_271.jpg pp1_3
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