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BaMC Balcombe Creek Mouth Condition Observation

22 July 2018

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Balcombe Creek Estuary
Site Balcombe Creek Mouth Condition Observation
Observation ID #12391
Date and Time Sunday 22nd July 2018 09:47am
Approved Approved

Notes

Mouth closed on July 15 after several days of N to NW winds up to 45 kmh. Winds lasted 4-5 days and built the berm to a height that caused estuarine flooding not seen this year.

Mouth Observation

Mouth state Closed
Previous
Flow Present? No
Previous
Flow Direction N/A
Previous
Above Sea Above Estuary
Berm Height (m) 0.6m 0.3m
Berm Length (m) 11.8m

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction North North-West
Beaufort Scale Moderate breeze Moderate breeze
Sea State Rough Rough

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m)
Time (hh:mm)
Tidal influence No
Tidal Range Time Height
High 09:56 0.870
Low 03:50 0.320

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
13-09-2018 22:10 BP1_Bridge_July_18.JPG bap1_1
13-09-2018 22:10 BP2_Dune_280.JPG bap2_1
13-09-2018 22:10 BP2_Dune_320_July_18.JPG bap2_1
13-09-2018 22:10 BP2_Dune_360_July_18.JPG bap2_1
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