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SMC Mouth Condition Observation Site

15 March 2013

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Spring Creek Estuary
Site Mouth Condition Observation Site
Observation ID #8248
Date and Time Friday 15th March 2013 16:10pm
Approved Approved

Notes

* Estuary mouth opened!!
* High tide 15:43, observation time 16:10 with seawater still flowing in.
* Berm height looks very flat due to estuary opening/water inflow
* Lots of seaweed accumulated at estuary mouth
* Lots of foam/froth accumulated on water surface at estuary mouth

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

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 1.32m 1.32m
Time (hh:mm) 16:05 18:00
Tidal influence No
Tidal Range Time Height
High 15:43 1.600
Low 21:18 0.400

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
15-03-2013 16:10 Photopoint 20130315_boardwalk_1
15-03-2013 16:10 Other 20130315_boardwalk_2
15-03-2013 16:10 Other 20130315_oppositephotopoint
15-03-2013 16:10 Photopoint Sp1_20130315_1_162
15-03-2013 16:10 Photopoint Sp1_20130315_2_202
15-03-2013 16:10 Photopoint Sp1_20130315_3_242
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