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MCMC Merriman Creek, Mouth Observation Site

18 August 2022

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Merriman Creek
Site Merriman Creek, Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #14955
Date and Time Thursday 18th August 2022 10:20am
Approved Approved

Notes

Water levels are low after high river flows scoured out a larger entrance.

Mouth Observation

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

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction West
Beaufort Scale Gentle breeze
Sea State Slight

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.73m 0.71m
Time (hh:mm) 10:00 11:00
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 15:08 1.040
Low 08:33 0.620

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
18-08-2022 14:24 IMG_0717.jpg mcp1_1
18-08-2022 14:24 IMG_0716.jpg mcp1_2
18-08-2022 14:24 IMG_0715.jpg mcp1_3
18-08-2022 14:24 IMG_0714.jpg mcp1_4
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