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MCMC Merriman Creek, Mouth Observation Site

6 October 2022

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Merriman Creek
Site Merriman Creek, Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #15067
Date and Time Thursday 6th October 2022 11:20am
Approved Approved

Notes

Strong easterly swells over the past week or so has pushed the mouth back to the west. Water levels are very low (had to estimate WL).

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 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 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 O O O O
Above Sea Above Estuary
Berm Height (m)
Berm Length (m)

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction East
Beaufort Scale Fresh breeze
Sea State Moderate

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.50m
Time (hh:mm) 11:40
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 08:59 0.990
Low 14:32 0.480

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
07-10-2022 09:50 IMG_0926.JPG mcp1_1
07-10-2022 09:50 IMG_0927.JPG mcp1_2
07-10-2022 09:50 IMG_0928.JPG mcp1_3
07-10-2022 09:50 IMG_0929.JPG mcp1_4
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