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MMC2 Rutledges Cutting

9 January 2016

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Merri River Estuary
Site Rutledges Cutting
Observation ID #5259
Date and Time Saturday 9th January 2016 12:00pm
Approved Approved

Notes

Extensive vegetation on beach esp. to west. Small sand hillocks with purple flowered plant.
Hooded plover nesting warning signs displayed.

Mouth Observation

Mouth state Closed
Previous
Flow Present? No
Previous
Flow Direction N/A
Previous
Above Sea Above Estuary
Berm Height (m) 2.1m 1.5m
Berm Length (m)

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction South
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 12:44 0.600
Low 09:37 0.500

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
09-01-2016 12:00 Photopoint Mp2_20160109_1_111
09-01-2016 12:00 Photopoint Mp2_20160109_2_151
09-01-2016 12:00 Photopoint Mp2_20160109_3_191
09-01-2016 12:00 Photopoint Mp2_20160109_4_231
09-01-2016 12:00 Other Mp2_20160109_5_sanddrift
09-01-2016 12:00 Other Mp2_20160109_6_plants
09-01-2016 12:00 Other Mp2_20160109_7_plants
09-01-2016 12:00 Other Mp2_20160109_8_plants
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