Observation #5962 16-07-2011 | WMC: Wild Dog Observation Site

Observation details

Overview

Estuary	Wild Dog Creek Estuary
Site	Wild Dog Observation Site
Observation ID	#5962
Date and Time	Saturday 16th July 2011 13:30pm
Approved	Approved

Notes

On weekend of 9/10 July high wind at high tide caused major erosion of the beach especially the western groin. Afterwards the beach was completel flat and the river flowed straight out to sea. The river level was very high but by 16th the level is about 0.5 metres below the bottom scale on the AHD post

Mouth Observation

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

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

Physical Condition

	Current	Mode
Wind Direction	East
Beaufort Scale	Gentle breeze
Sea State	Moderate

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level	Start	Finish
Height (m)	-0.50m
Time (hh:mm)	13:30
Tidal influence	Yes
Tidal Range	Time	Height
High	13:28	1.580
Low	18:42	0.790

Observation Documents

Link	Date	File name	Description
Download	16-07-2011 13:30	Other	AHD guage
Download	16-07-2011 13:30	Photopoint	PP1
Download	16-07-2011 13:30	Photopoint	PP2
Download	16-07-2011 13:30	Photopoint	PP3
Download	16-07-2011 13:30	Other	Wall damage
Download	16-07-2011 13:30	Other	Wall damage
Download	16-07-2011 13:30	Other	Wall damage