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MeMC Merricks Creek Estuary Mouth Observation Site

5 April 2021

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Merricks Creek Estuary
Site Merricks Creek Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #14046
Date and Time Monday 5th April 2021 11:00am
Approved Approved

Notes

Berm overtopped by high spring tides over the past few days. Raised the creek level by about 0.15m.

 

Mouth Observation

Mouth state Closed
Previous C C C C O O O O O O O O O O C
Flow Present? No
Previous N N N N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N
Flow Direction N/A
Previous N N N N O O O I O O O O O O N
Above Sea Above Estuary
Berm Height (m) 0.3m 0.6m
Berm Length (m) 51.0m

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction South East
Beaufort Scale Gentle breeze Gentle breeze
Sea State Smooth Smooth

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 1.05m 1.05m
Time (hh:mm) 10:40 11:00
Tidal influence No
Tidal Range Time Height
High 05:38 2.760
Low 11:40 0.270

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
05-04-2021 11:00 MP3_20210405_1_150.JPG mep1_2
05-04-2021 11:00 MP3_20210405_2_260.JPG mep1_3
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