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MMC2 Rutledges Cutting

19 March 2016

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Merri River Estuary
Site Rutledges Cutting
Observation ID #5281
Date and Time Saturday 19th March 2016 11:50am
Approved Approved

Notes

Water level height measurements estimates only - gaugeboard fouled.
Few Black Swans, Hooded Plover Nesting Program (fenced off sites)
Weedy, sandy hillocks still remain
Riverside of berm so low that doesn't allow accurate reading

Mouth Observation

Mouth state Closed
Previous
Flow Present? No
Previous
Flow Direction N/A
Previous
Above Sea Above Estuary
Berm Height (m) 2.0m
Berm Length (m) 160.8m

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction South
Beaufort Scale Fresh breeze
Sea State Very Rough

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.30m 0.26m
Time (hh:mm) 10:00 12:50
Tidal influence No
Tidal Range Time Height
High 01:43 0.800
Low 11:21 0.500

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
19-03-2016 11:50 Photopoint
19-03-2016 11:50 Photopoint
19-03-2016 11:50 Photopoint
19-03-2016 11:50 Photopoint
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