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MMC2 Rutledges Cutting

8 August 2026

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Merri River Estuary
Site Rutledges Cutting
Observation ID #17689
Date and Time Saturday 8th August 2026 10:40am
Approved Approved

Notes

3 x whistling kites, hooded plovers, masked lapwing, black ducks.

 

Great observations, particularly the photo point with the estuary water level - which has finally started to rise following winter rainfall.  Still a very long way off ever being open again though.  Thanks J.Obst

Mouth Observation

Mouth state Closed
Previous C C C C C C C O C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C
Flow Present? No
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Flow Direction N/A
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Above Sea Above Estuary
Berm Height (m)
Berm Length (m)

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction North-East
Beaufort Scale Moderate breeze
Sea State Moderate

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m)
Time (hh:mm)
Tidal influence No
Tidal Range Time Height
High 13:09 1.000
Low 22:43 0.300

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
08-08-2026 11:45 Rutledges_Cutting_1_8.08.26.jpg
08-08-2026 11:45 Rutledges_Cutting_2_8.08.26.jpg
08-08-2026 11:45 Rutledges_Cutting_3_8..08.26.jpg
08-08-2026 11:45 Rutledges_Cutting_4_8.08.26.jpg
08-08-2026 11:45 Rutledges_cutting_data_sheet_8.8.26.jpg
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