Observation #8024 17-05-2009 | TPMC: Thompson Creek Observation Site

Observation details

Overview

Estuary	Thompson Creek Estuary
Site	Thompson Creek Observation Site
Observation ID	#8024
Date and Time	Sunday 17th May 2009 13:00pm
Approved	Approved

Notes

Very big swell. All car parks full. Extremely large number of surfers using the area. Have had rain lately so outflow from creek is strong. Large amount of seagulls feeding where outflow and sea water meet. Water laying on the ground in nearby wetlands. Tissue/ toilet paper everywhere around the point, not noticeable previously. There are no toilets on site.

Mouth Observation

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

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

Physical Condition

	Current	Mode
Wind Direction	West
Beaufort Scale	Gentle breeze	Moderate breeze
Sea State	Rough	Rough

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level	Start	Finish
Height (m)
Time (hh:mm)
Tidal influence	No
Tidal Range	Time	Height
High	17:24	1.500
Low	10:30	0.460

Observation Documents

Link	Date	File name	Description
Download	17-05-2009 13:00	Photopoint	TP1_20090517_1R.JPG
Download	17-05-2009 13:00	Photopoint	TP1_20090517_2R.JPG
Download	17-05-2009 13:00	Photopoint	TP1_20090517_3R.JPG