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WrMC2 Wreck Creek Mouth Opening Number Two (western end)

29 August 2024

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Wreck Creek
Site Wreck Creek Mouth Opening Number Two (western end)
Observation ID #16417
Date and Time Thursday 29th August 2024 15:10pm
Approved Approved

Notes

New entrance has opened up in the Western Branch west of its original opening. Not much remaining of sand dunes protecting the West Branch. Water levels have reached the gauge board for the first time in a long time.

Mouth Observation

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

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction North-West
Beaufort Scale Gentle breeze
Sea State Moderate

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 1.90m
Time (hh:mm) 14:50
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 18:27 2.290
Low 12:43 0.990

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
29-08-2024 15:09 IMG_2829.JPG wrp2_1
29-08-2024 15:09 IMG_2830.JPG wrp2_2
29-08-2024 15:09 IMG_2831.JPG wrp2_3
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