Observation #6161 01-10-2011 | BmMC: Barham River Observation Site

Observation details

Overview

Estuary	Barham River Estuary
Site	Barham River Observation Site
Observation ID	#6161
Date and Time	Saturday 1st October 2011 13:49pm
Approved	Approved

Notes

Atmospheric Pressure 1010.5 hPa, Rainfall over last 48 hours (local) 23.6mm. Heavier Rainfall in the Otway ranges and catchment >40 mm. River full to banks carrying loads of brown sediment out to sea. Tidal influence would be minimal - high tide of 1.7 m overnight would have impeded outflow of river slightly, and again at 13.50 pm

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 I O I O I I O I O I

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

Physical Condition

	Current	Mode
Wind Direction	South	North
Beaufort Scale	Moderate breeze	Moderate breeze
Sea State	Very Rough

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level	Start	Finish
Height (m)	1.04m	1.05m
Time (hh:mm)	13:50	14:22
Tidal influence	Yes
Tidal Range	Time	Height
High	01:56	1.700
Low	19:45	0.100

Observation Documents

Link	Date	File name	Description
Download	01-10-2011 14:05	Photopoint	BmP1.1 River mouth
Download	01-10-2011 14:05	Photopoint	BmP1.2 upstream from mouth
Download	01-10-2011 14:05	Photopoint	BmP2.1 across river from fishing platform