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MeMC Merricks Creek Estuary Mouth Observation Site

8 August 2018

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Merricks Creek Estuary
Site Merricks Creek Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #12315
Date and Time Wednesday 8th August 2018 11:15am
Approved Approved

Notes

Berm opened overnight on 9-10 July. Creek height was 1.96m at 1800 on 9/7. Had been rising at about 10cm/day after rain

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 North
Beaufort Scale Light Air Light Breeze
Sea State Smooth Smooth

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 1.10m 0.80m
Time (hh:mm) 08:15 13:32
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 08:15 2.680
Low 13:32 1.230

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
08-08-2018 11:15 MP3_20180808_1_150.JPG mep1_2
08-08-2018 11:15 MP3_20180808_2_260.JPG mep1_3
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