Observation details

Overview

Estuary Curdies River Estuary
Site Curdies Mouth Condition
Observation ID #12167
Date and Time Monday 18th June 2018 09:20am
Approved Approved

Notes

Natural river opening occurred overnight, after large amount of water came down the river.  Height gauge was almost completely covered when inspected, (see photo), but there was evidence of higher water levels earlier.  The Great Ocean Road had approx 150 cm water over the road just east of Peterborough, and the caravan park was flooded.

Mouth Observation

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

Physical Condition

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

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 1.98m
Time (hh:mm) 10:40
Tidal influence No
Tidal Range Time Height
High 15:06 1.180
Low 07:13 0.310

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