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PMC Painkalac Creek Observation Site

12 August 2012

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Painkalac Creek Estuary
Site Painkalac Creek Observation Site
Observation ID #7583
Date and Time Sunday 12th August 2012 15:35pm
Approved Approved

Notes

Painkalac Creek was artificially opened 11.08.12. The AHD reading before opening was 1.9m.

Mouth Observation

Mouth state Open
Previous
Flow Present? No
Previous
Flow Direction Out
Previous
Above Sea Above Estuary
Berm Height (m)
Berm Length (m)

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction South
Beaufort Scale Light Breeze
Sea State Slight

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.88m 0.88m
Time (hh:mm) 14:30 14:55
Tidal influence No
Tidal Range Time Height
High 18:08 1.400
Low 11:49 0.700

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
12-08-2012 14:48 Photopoint Pp1_120812_1_190
12-08-2012 14:48 Photopoint Pp1_120812_2_230
12-08-2012 14:48 Photopoint Pp1_120812_3_270
12-08-2012 14:48 Other water colour at the mouth.
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