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EMC Erskine River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

24 May 2017

Overview Notes Water Level Condition Documents 5
Observation details

Overview

Estuary Erskine River Estuary
Site Erskine River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #11208
Date and Time Wednesday 24th May 2017 13:17pm
Approved Approved

Notes

  • Pelican spotted upstream of the Swing Bridge.
  • Calm conditions for 2-3 days.
  • Three water samples monitored for salinity.  Seawater sample= 35.5ppt Great Ocean Road Pedestrian Bridge sample= 0.5ppt Swing Bridge sample= 2.3ppt
  • This data was recorded by Lorne P-12 College

Mouth Observation

Mouth state Open
Previous O O O O O O O O O C O O O
Flow Present? Yes
Previous Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y
Flow Direction Out
Previous O I I O O O O S O N 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
Sea State Smooth

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.80m
Time (hh:mm) 12:45
Tidal influence No
Tidal Range Time Height
High 09:45 1.440
Low 14:45 0.810

Observation Documents

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Download 		24-05-2017 16:20 Pelican_20170524.jpg
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