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SMC Mouth Condition Observation Site

16 March 2013

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Spring Creek Estuary
Site Mouth Condition Observation Site
Observation ID #8247
Date and Time Saturday 16th March 2013 16:20pm
Approved Approved

Notes

* Frequent inflow of seawater entering estuary, caused by wave surges.
* Torquay received 5-10mm rainfall today (16/3/2013)
* S-SW swell

Mouth Observation

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

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction South-West South-West
Beaufort Scale Fresh breeze Gentle breeze
Sea State Rough Slight

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 1.36m
Time (hh:mm) 16:28
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 16:24 1.600
Low 21:54 0.500

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
16-03-2013 16:20 Other 20130316_boardwalk
16-03-2013 16:20 Photopoint Sp1_20130316_1_162
16-03-2013 16:20 Photopoint Sp1_20130316_2_202
16-03-2013 16:20 Photopoint Sp1_20130316_3_242
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