Observation details

Overview

Estuary Barham River Estuary
Site Barham River Observation Site
Observation ID #13610
Date and Time Friday 13th March 2020 15:15pm
Approved Approved

Notes

Rain last 48 hrs = 0 mm; Atmos. pressure = 1011 hPa.

Rained continuously during monitoring period!

Heavy wind and wave surges pushed water across the berm opposite the BmP2 observation site. These inflows temporarily raised the estuary water level by up to 2 cm.  

Mouth Observation

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

Physical Condition

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

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.94m 0.96m
Time (hh:mm) 15:18 15:50
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 15:31 2.090
Low 08:45 0.460

Observation Documents

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