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Observation details
Overview
| Estuary | Thompson Creek Estuary |
|---|---|
| Site | Thompson Creek Observation Site |
| Observation ID | #8020 |
| Date and Time | Saturday 25th June 2011 12:20pm |
| Approved | Approved |
Notes
Erosion seen in sand dunes along the beach. Very low tide- reefs exposed. Large amount of surfers present. Up to 20 cars in the car park. Very large kelp along the sides of estuary. Small migratory birds in seaweed beside estuary mouth . Course of the creek has moved further south due to large sand bar that has built up. 1/2 dozen people fishing in surf beside estuary mouth.
Mouth Observation
| Mouth state | Open |
|---|---|
| Previous | O O O O O O O O O O |
| Flow Present? | Yes |
| Previous | Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y |
| Flow Direction | Out |
| Previous | I O I I O O O O I |
| Above Sea | Above Estuary | |
|---|---|---|
| Berm Height (m) | ||
| Berm Length (m) |
Physical Condition
| Current | Mode | |
|---|---|---|
| Wind Direction | West | |
| Beaufort Scale | Fresh breeze | |
| Sea State | Slight |
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