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EMC Erskine River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

24 April 2009

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Erskine River Estuary
Site Erskine River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #4366
Date and Time Friday 24th April 2009 10:50am
Approved Approved

Notes

Water level: muddy from rain, level above gauge @ 1130hrs
Attempted mouth opening by shovel had only worked slightly - berm height there about 50cm & only 19cm by shovel. Water slowly flowing from river in shovel opening into sand before reaching sea.

Mouth Observation

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

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction
Beaufort Scale Calm
Sea State Smooth

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m)
Time (hh:mm)
Tidal influence No
Tidal Range Time Height
High 10:55 1.330
Low 16:23 0.790

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
24-04-2009 10:50 Photopoint
24-04-2009 10:50 Photopoint
24-04-2009 10:50 Photopoint Ep1:1
24-04-2009 10:50 Photopoint Ep1:2
24-04-2009 10:50 Photopoint Ep1:3
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