Observation #5645 07-06-2011 | BmMC: Barham River Observation Site

Observation details

Overview

Estuary	Barham River Estuary
Site	Barham River Observation Site
Observation ID	#5645
Date and Time	Tuesday 7th June 2011 15:27pm
Approved	Approved

Notes

Air Pressure 1012 hPa, Rainfall last 48 hours 17.4mm
River level high from winter rainfall, covering fishing platforms. Storm surge and high tide waves washing over lowered berms at both bridge site and golf course site. The berm at the mouth has been lowered to sea level at high tide. See photos. Storm surge slowing outward flow of river at high tide.

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
Flow Direction	Out
Previous	O O O O O I O I O I I

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

Physical Condition

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

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level	Start	Finish
Height (m)	1.37m	1.40m
Time (hh:mm)	15:32	16:10
Tidal influence	Yes
Tidal Range	Time	Height
High	15:32	1.700
Low	08:27	0.400

Observation Documents

Link	Date	File name	Description
Download	07-06-2011 15:40	Photopoint	BmP1.1 mouth of estuary
Download	07-06-2011 15:40	Photopoint	BmP1.2 upstream from mouth
Download	07-06-2011 15:40	Photopoint	BmP2.1 across river at fishing platform