Observation details

Overview

Estuary Thompson Creek Estuary
Site Thompson Creek Observation Site
Observation ID #4061
Date and Time Sunday 16th May 2010 13:30pm
Approved Approved

Notes

High tidal influence - salt water flowing a long way up into estuary. High outflow also due to recent rains. Large amount of seaweed being pushed up into estuary due to tidal influence.

Mouth Observation

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

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction East
Beaufort Scale Light Air
Sea State Calm (rippled)

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m)
Time (hh:mm)
Tidal influence No
Tidal Range Time Height
High 14:09 1.700
Low 07:04 0.300

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description

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16-05-2010 14:00 Photopoint TP1.1

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16-05-2010 14:00 Photopoint TP1.2

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16-05-2010 14:00 Photopoint TP1.3

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16-05-2010 14:00 Photopoint TP2.1

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16-05-2010 14:00 Photopoint TP2.2
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