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MeMC Merricks Creek Estuary Mouth Observation Site

1 July 2019

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Merricks Creek Estuary
Site Merricks Creek Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #13174
Date and Time Monday 1st July 2019 11:20am
Approved Approved

Notes

21/6/19 Creek broke out after a bit of shovelwork. Berm=2.1m AHD; Creek=2.01m

29/6/19 Creek closes. Creek = 0.7m AHD. High tide washes over berm

1/7/19 Creek opens O/N after rain. Creek height pm on 30/6 = 1.0m AHD

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 North-West North
Beaufort Scale Light Breeze Light Breeze
Sea State Smooth Smooth

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 1.00m 0.60m
Time (hh:mm) 10:45 16:03
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 10:45 2.680
Low 16:03 1.490

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
01-07-2019 15:45 MP3_20190701_1_150.JPG mep1_2
01-07-2019 15:45 MP3_20190701_2_260.JPG mep1_3
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