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MeMC Merricks Creek Estuary Mouth Observation Site

5 June 2017

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Merricks Creek Estuary
Site Merricks Creek Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #11232
Date and Time Monday 5th June 2017 10:30am
Approved Approved

Notes

Creek broke through berm 01/06/2017. Neap tides have meant there has been little or no inflow at high tide. Creek water is inky black and smells very strongly of H2S.

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-West North-West
Beaufort Scale Calm Light Breeze
Sea State Smooth Smooth

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.70m 0.70m
Time (hh:mm) 08:39 14:00
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 08:39 2.550
Low 14:00 1.160

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
05-06-2017 11:25 MP3_20170605_1_150.JPG mep1_1
05-06-2017 11:25 MP3_20170605_2_260.JPG mep1_2
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