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PoMC Powlett River Mouth Condition Observation Site

6 May 2016

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Powlett River Estuary
Site Powlett River Mouth Condition Observation Site
Observation ID #5449
Date and Time Friday 6th May 2016 16:56pm
Approved Approved

Notes

Recent rain have helped raise the water in the estuary significantly.

Strong winds and large swell in the last week seem to have increased the height of the berm.

Mouth Observation

Mouth state Closed
Previous
Flow Present? No
Previous
Flow Direction N/A
Previous
Above Sea Above Estuary
Berm Height (m) 1.0m 0.4m
Berm Length (m)

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction South
Beaufort Scale Light Air
Sea State Moderate

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 1.76m 1.76m
Time (hh:mm) 16:50 17:50
Tidal influence No
Tidal Range Time Height
High 23:21 1.500
Low 16:33 0.700

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
06-05-2016 16:55 Photopoint pop1_1
06-05-2016 16:55 Photopoint pop1_4
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