Observation details

Overview

Estuary Barham River Estuary
Site Barham River Observation Site
Observation ID #10762
Date and Time Friday 27th January 2017 10:55am
Approved Approved

Notes

Rain last 48 hrs = 0 mm; atmos press = 1018 hPa.

Moderate high tide and smooth ocean so little wave action at mouth; wide strand on beach.

Estuary mouth narrow and shallow.

Water stain along river bank suggests tidal influence during previous (midnight) higher tide.

Mouth Observation

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

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction South-West West
Beaufort Scale Light Air Moderate breeze
Sea State Smooth

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.84m 0.84m
Time (hh:mm) 10:57 11:50
Tidal influence No
Tidal Range Time Height
High 11:17 1.250
Low 17:28 0.550

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