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Observation details

Overview

Estuary Thompson Creek Estuary
Site Thompson Creek Observation Site
Observation ID #8020
Date and Time Saturday 25th June 2011 12:20pm
Approved Approved

Notes

Erosion seen in sand dunes along the beach. Very low tide- reefs exposed. Large amount of surfers present. Up to 20 cars in the car park. Very large kelp along the sides of estuary. Small migratory birds in seaweed beside estuary mouth . Course of the creek has moved further south due to large sand bar that has built up. 1/2 dozen people fishing in surf beside estuary mouth.

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 West
Beaufort Scale Fresh breeze
Sea State Slight

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m)
Time (hh:mm)
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 18:13 1.500
Low 11:40 0.700

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
25-06-2011 12:20 Photopoint TP1_20110625_1R.JPG
25-06-2011 12:20 Photopoint TP1_20110625_2R.JPG
25-06-2011 12:20 Photopoint TP1_20110625_3R.JPG