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PMC Painkalac Creek Observation Site

14 August 2012

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Painkalac Creek Estuary
Site Painkalac Creek Observation Site
Observation ID #7590
Date and Time Tuesday 14th August 2012 08:35am
Approved Approved

Notes

  • a dozen comorants were diving for fish at the mouth of the estuary.
  • water mark on the gauge board showed a drop in water level with tide.

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 Gentle breeze
Sea State Smooth

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.85m 0.83m
Time (hh:mm) 08:19 10:58
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 08:26 1.300
Low 13:20 0.900

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
14-08-2012 08:29 Photopoint Pp1_120814_1_190
14-08-2012 08:29 Photopoint Pp1_120814_2_230.
14-08-2012 08:29 Photopoint Pp1_120814_3_270.
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