Observation #4624 18-09-2010 | WMC: Wild Dog Observation Site

Observation details

Overview

Estuary	Wild Dog Creek Estuary
Site	Wild Dog Observation Site
Observation ID	#4624
Date and Time	Saturday 18th September 2010 07:15am
Approved	Approved

Notes

Strong winds on16-17.9.2010 caused the beach to be completely covered by the sea and the sand dunes were washed flat. When the sea retreated the outlet had moved from 450 m along the beach back to 80 m from the west wall. Sea water reached the bridge but no further. Next day the AHD was back to 1.22 with no tidal influence

Mouth Observation

Mouth state	Open
Previous	O O O O O O O O O O O O
Flow Present?	Yes
Previous	Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Flow Direction	Out
Previous	O O O O O O O O O O O O

	Above Sea	Above Estuary
Berm Height (m)
Berm Length (m)

Physical Condition

	Current	Mode
Wind Direction	West
Beaufort Scale	Fresh breeze
Sea State	Rough

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level	Start	Finish
Height (m)	1.44m	1.44m
Time (hh:mm)	07:01	07:20
Tidal influence	Yes
Tidal Range	Time	Height
High	07:01	1.330
Low	11:52	0.690

Observation Documents

Link	Date	File name	Description
Download	18-09-2010 07:15	Photopoint	1
Download	18-09-2010 07:15	Photopoint	2
Download	18-09-2010 07:15	Photopoint	3
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