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HMC Hopkins River Mouth Condition Observation Site

14 August 2010

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Hopkins River Estuary
Site Hopkins River Mouth Condition Observation Site
Observation ID #4506
Date and Time Saturday 14th August 2010 14:30pm
Approved Approved

Notes

Hopkins River mouth open the widest seen in last 15 yrs, flowing very fast post x3 days heavy rainfall. Trees, bales of hay floating out to sea. Dune on east side eroded by approximately 50% since monitoring started

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 North
Beaufort Scale Fresh breeze
Sea State Smooth

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 1.06m 1.06m
Time (hh:mm) 14:30 14:50
Tidal influence No
Tidal Range Time Height
High 14:01 0.940
Low 20:26 0.310

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
14-08-2010 14:54 Photopoint Hp1.1
14-08-2010 14:54 Photopoint Hp1.2
14-08-2010 14:54 Photopoint Hp1.3
14-08-2010 14:54 Photopoint Hp1.4
14-08-2010 14:54 Other Large log at boat ramp near water height board
14-08-2010 14:54 Other Water height marker 1.1
14-08-2010 14:54 Other Water height marker 1.2
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