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PMC Painkalac Creek Mouth Condition

8 August 2026

CAUTION: This observation has not yet been reviewed by an EstuaryWatch coordinator.

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Painkalac Creek Estuary
Site Painkalac Creek Mouth Condition
Observation ID #17697
Date and Time Saturday 8th August 2026 16:40pm
Approved Pending

Notes

Estuary only just closed following artificial opening.

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 C C O O
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 N N Y Y
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 N N I O
Above Sea Above Estuary
Berm Height (m) 0.0m 0.0m
Berm Length (m) 15.0m

Physical Condition

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

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 1.44m 1.44m
Time (hh:mm)
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 1.530
Low 0.830

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
08-08-2026 16:35 Pp1_20260808_1_191.JPG pp1_1
08-08-2026 16:35 Pp1_20260808_2_231.JPG pp1_2
08-08-2026 16:35 Pp1_20260808_3_271.JPG pp1_3
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