Observation details

Overview

Estuary Barham River Estuary
Site Barham River Observation Site
Observation ID #10813
Date and Time Thursday 16th February 2017 15:50pm
Approved Approved

Notes

Rainfall last 48 hours 0 mm;  Atmospheric Pressure 1012.1hPa.  River level higher than expected.  Open mouth was wide and shallow.  There would be an exposed sand bar at low tide.  New vegetation growth 30 metres upstream of river mouth.  Large flocks of gulls and terns resting on berm edge upstream of river mouth.

Mouth Observation

Mouth state Open
Previous O C O O O O O O O O O
Flow Present? No
Previous N N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Flow Direction N/A
Previous N N I I I O I O O O O
Above Sea Above Estuary
Berm Height (m)
Berm Length (m)

Physical Condition

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

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 1.42m 1.42m
Time (hh:mm) 15:52 16:37
Tidal influence No
Tidal Range Time Height
High 04:08 1.600
Low 10:02 0.320

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