Observation details

Overview

Estuary Thompson Creek Estuary
Site Thompson Creek Observation Site
Observation ID #4992
Date and Time Sunday 21st November 2010 16:00pm
Approved Approved

Notes

Tide: very low, reefs exposed
Onshore winds, gusting.
Cormorants present at Estuary mouth
Paragliders setting up equip at Estuary mouth
Large shells & cuttlefish present in Estuary
Small outflow which is highly tea stained colour
Large dark gull seen flying around at Estuary mouth

Mouth Observation

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

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction South-East
Beaufort Scale Gentle breeze
Sea State Slight

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

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21-11-2010 16:00 Photopoint TP1: Photo 3

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21-11-2010 16:00 Photopoint TP1:Photo 2

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21-11-2010 16:00 Photopoint TP1:Photo1

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21-11-2010 16:00 Photopoint TP2: Photo 1

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21-11-2010 16:00 Photopoint TP2: Photo 2
TP1: Photo 3
TP1:Photo 2
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TP2: Photo 1
TP2: Photo 2
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