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MeMC Merricks Creek Estuary Mouth Observation Site

1 April 2024

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Merricks Creek Estuary
Site Merricks Creek Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #16083
Date and Time Monday 1st April 2024 10:40am
Approved Approved

Notes

Mouth has been opening and closing all through March. Higher spring tides let water into the creek which clears the mouth somewhat. Then neap tides allow the sand to build up again.

Mouth Observation

Mouth state Open
Previous C C C C O O O O O O O O O O C C C C O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O C O C C O O O O O O O O O C
Flow Present? Yes
Previous N N N N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N N N N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y N N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N
Flow Direction Out
Previous N N N N O O O I O O O O O O N N N N O O O I O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O N O N N O O O O O O O O O N
Above Sea Above Estuary
Berm Height (m)
Berm Length (m)

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction North-East South-West
Beaufort Scale Light Breeze Gentle breeze
Sea State Calm (rippled) Smooth

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.90m 0.90m
Time (hh:mm) 10:40 10:55
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 05:30 2.670
Low 11:32 0.440

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
01-04-2024 10:40 MP3_20240401_1_150.JPG mep1_2
01-04-2024 10:40 MP3_20240401_2_260.JPG mep1_3
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