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SMC Mouth Condition Observation Site

17 March 2013

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Spring Creek Estuary
Site Mouth Condition Observation Site
Observation ID #8245
Date and Time Sunday 17th March 2013 16:45pm
Approved Approved

Notes

* Heavy rainfall overnight (10-20mm) - Water level increased 1.38m -1.40m
* Estuary mouth didn't open as expected ( past 2 days estuary mouth opened at a 1.6m tide)
*Swell was smaller than past 2 days which seemed to prevent inflow of water into estuary.

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 South South-West
Beaufort Scale Gentle breeze Gentle breeze
Sea State Moderate Slight

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 1.40m 1.40m
Time (hh:mm) 16:50 18:00
Tidal influence No
Tidal Range Time Height
High 17:01 1.600
Low 10:16 0.200

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
17-03-2013 16:45 Photopoint Sp1_20130317_1_162
17-03-2013 16:45 Photopoint Sp1_20130317_2_202
17-03-2013 16:45 Photopoint Sp1_20130317_3_242
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