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BaMC Balcombe Creek Mouth Condition Observation

22 April 2018

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Balcombe Creek Estuary
Site Balcombe Creek Mouth Condition Observation
Observation ID #12170
Date and Time Sunday 22nd April 2018 10:37am
Approved Approved

Notes

Strong westerlies during the month have built sand levels to unusually wide levels. At nearly 40 m from estuary water edge to bay water edge the width of the berm exceeds most other measurements in recent times. In the middle of the month a strong westerly/high tide occurrence saw sea water wash over the berm. Combined with one day of significant rainfall this caused estuary water levels to rise and cause flooding.

Mouth Observation

Mouth state Closed
Previous
Flow Present? No
Previous
Flow Direction N/A
Previous
Above Sea Above Estuary
Berm Height (m) 1.5m 0.7m
Berm Length (m) 39.0m

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction North-West
Beaufort Scale Gentle breeze
Sea State Slight

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m)
Time (hh:mm)
Tidal influence No
Tidal Range Time Height
High 06:35 0.930
Low 13:34 0.230

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