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PMC Painkalac Creek Observation Site

18 October 2009

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Painkalac Creek Estuary
Site Painkalac Creek Observation Site
Observation ID #2811
Date and Time Sunday 18th October 2009 14:25pm
Approved Approved

Notes

Tide times: PPH plus 1hr for daylight saving minus 15 minutes for Aireys Inlet.
Water level in estuary appeared slightly higher than the level of the sea, but our methods of estimating the berm heights are so primitive that we couldn't determine the difference.

Mouth Observation

Mouth state Closed
Previous
Flow Present? No
Previous
Flow Direction N/A
Previous
Above Sea Above Estuary
Berm Height (m) 0.5m 0.5m
Berm Length (m)

Physical Condition

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

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 1.34m 1.34m
Time (hh:mm) 14:20 14:50
Tidal influence No
Tidal Range Time Height
High 12:00 1.350
Low 18:01 0.330

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
18-10-2009 14:25 Photopoint PP.09.10.18.1
18-10-2009 14:25 Photopoint PP.09.10.18.2
18-10-2009 14:25 Photopoint PP.09.10.18.3
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