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Observation details

Overview

Estuary Thompson Creek Estuary
Site Thompson Creek Observation Site
Observation ID #4991
Date and Time Sunday 22nd August 2010 14:30pm
Approved Approved

Notes

Tide: low
Outflow from estuary very stained. Inflow from wetlands evident.
Large volume of traffic in area, trail riders seen riding along dunes and along estuary banks. Lot of surfers present
Large sandbars have formed on either side of Estuary.
Diversity of birdlife seen esp swallows
Wetland glasswort has been recently inundated due to recent heavy rains, strong seaweed smell in the area.

Mouth Observation

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

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction North-West
Beaufort Scale Moderate breeze
Sea State Moderate

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m)
Time (hh:mm)
Tidal influence No
Tidal Range Time Height
High
Low

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
22-08-2010 14:30 Photopoint TP!: Photo 2
22-08-2010 14:30 Photopoint TP1: Photo 1
22-08-2010 14:30 Photopoint TP1: Photo 3
22-08-2010 14:30 Photopoint Tp2: photo 1
22-08-2010 14:30 Photopoint Tp2: photo 1
22-08-2010 14:30 Photopoint TP2: Photo 2
22-08-2010 14:30 Photopoint TP2: Photo 3