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KMC Kennett River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

18 February 2008

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Kennett River Estuary
Site Kennett River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #390
Date and Time Monday 18th February 2008 13:40pm
Approved Approved

Notes

Only 2mm of rain in past 10 days. River barely flowing as evidenced by water temp of 27 degrees. Water level gauge installed last week adjacent to picnic area in river upstream near Kennett River bridge. Approximately 3 metres upstream of waterwatch test site KEN050.

Mouth Observation

Mouth state Open
Previous
Flow Present? Yes
Previous
Flow Direction Out
Previous
Above Sea Above Estuary
Berm Height (m) 1.0m 1.2m
Berm Length (m)

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction North-East South-East
Beaufort Scale Light Breeze Gentle breeze
Sea State Smooth Moderate

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.47m 0.47m
Time (hh:mm) 13:40 14:00
Tidal influence No
Tidal Range Time Height
High 09:15 2.270
Low 14:15 0.450

Observation Documents

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