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MeMC Merricks Creek Estuary Mouth Observation Site

4 December 2017

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Merricks Creek Estuary
Site Merricks Creek Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #11623
Date and Time Monday 4th December 2017 07:20am
Approved Approved

Notes

Neap tides so "high" tide not high enough for any inflow against the last of the runoff from 60 mm of rain over past 3 days.

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

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.82m 0.76m
Time (hh:mm) 07:30 12:50
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 12:50 2.560
Low 06:36 1.130

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
04-12-2017 07:20 MP3_20171204_1_150.JPG mep1_1
04-12-2017 07:20 MP3_20171204_2_260.JPG mep1_2
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