Observation #4991 22-08-2010 | TPMC: Thompson Creek Observation Site

Observation details

Overview

Estuary	Thompson Creek Estuary
Site	Thompson Creek Observation Site
Observation ID	#4991
Date and Time	Sunday 22nd August 2010 14:30pm
Approved	Approved

Notes

Tide: low
Outflow from estuary very stained. Inflow from wetlands evident.
Large volume of traffic in area, trail riders seen riding along dunes and along estuary banks. Lot of surfers present
Large sandbars have formed on either side of Estuary.
Diversity of birdlife seen esp swallows
Wetland glasswort has been recently inundated due to recent heavy rains, strong seaweed smell in the area.

Mouth Observation

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

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

Physical Condition

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

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level	Start	Finish
Height (m)
Time (hh:mm)
Tidal influence	No
Tidal Range	Time	Height
High
Low

Observation Documents

Link	Date	File name	Description
Download	22-08-2010 14:30	Photopoint	TP!: Photo 2
Download	22-08-2010 14:30	Photopoint	TP1: Photo 1
Download	22-08-2010 14:30	Photopoint	TP1: Photo 3
Download	22-08-2010 14:30	Photopoint	Tp2: photo 1
Download	22-08-2010 14:30	Photopoint	Tp2: photo 1
Download	22-08-2010 14:30	Photopoint	TP2: Photo 2
Download	22-08-2010 14:30	Photopoint	TP2: Photo 3