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MeMC Merricks Creek Estuary Mouth Observation Site

6 November 2017

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Merricks Creek Estuary
Site Merricks Creek Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #11572
Date and Time Monday 6th November 2017 10:45am
Approved Approved

Notes

Creek mouth has been opening & closing almost daily over the past week. The nascent berm was breached by the overnight high tide.

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 South-West South-West
Beaufort Scale Gentle breeze Light Breeze
Sea State Slight Slight

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.95m 0.85m
Time (hh:mm) 08:05 14:26
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 14:26 2.710
Low 08:07 0.900

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
06-11-2017 08:05 MP3_20171106_1_150.JPG mep1_2
06-11-2017 08:05 MP3_20171106_2_260.JPG mep1_3
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