Observation details

Overview

Estuary Barham River Estuary
Site Barham River Observation Site
Observation ID #11365
Date and Time Sunday 30th July 2017 14:20pm
Approved Approved

Notes

Rainfall past 48 hrs = 1 mm; Atmospheric pressure = 1008.6 hPa

Heavy winds previous day; large ocean swells. 

Carpark at bridge observation point BmP2 is being intensively used for the storage of excavator plant machinery and gravel for ongoing drainage and sewage works. It appears that this work will continue for some months. See added photo attached.

Mouth Observation

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

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction West
Beaufort Scale Gentle breeze
Sea State Very Rough

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.90m 1.08m
Time (hh:mm) 14:22 15:37
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 16:36 1.650
Low 22:31 0.440

Observation Documents

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30-07-2017 14:20 20170730_bridge.jpg bmp2_1

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30-07-2017 14:20 20170730_Marengo.jpg bmp3_1

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30-07-2017 14:20 20170730_campgd.jpg bmp3_2

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30-07-2017 14:20 20170730_pan.jpg

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30-07-2017 14:20 20170730_bridge_carpark.jpg
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