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BaMC Balcombe Creek Mouth Condition Observation

24 February 2019

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Balcombe Creek Estuary
Site Balcombe Creek Mouth Condition Observation
Observation ID #13278
Date and Time Sunday 24th February 2019 10:30am
Approved Approved

Notes

Soapy scum on edges

Most substantial berm seen in recent times

Note: We will no longer be posting a Dune 280 image as this angle never shows any part of the estuary mouth. If ever in the future a Dune 280 angle image looks like being useful we will, of course, include it. 

Mouth Observation

Mouth state Closed
Previous
Flow Present? No
Previous
Flow Direction N/A
Previous
Above Sea Above Estuary
Berm Height (m) 1.5m 0.6m
Berm Length (m) 37.2m

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction North-East
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 07:12 0.750
Low 01:01 0.130

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
25-08-2019 13:00 Berm_120m_altitude_from_edge_of_water.JPG.JPG
25-08-2019 13:00 Bridge_Feb_2019.JPG
25-08-2019 13:00 Dune_320_Feb_2019.JPG
25-08-2019 13:00 Dune_360_Feb_2019.JPG
25-08-2019 13:00 Estuary_120m_altitude_from_bridge_1_.JPG
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