Observation details

Overview

Estuary Spring Creek Estuary
Site Mouth Condition Observation Site
Observation ID #8247
Date and Time Saturday 16th March 2013 16:20pm
Approved Approved

Notes

* Frequent inflow of seawater entering estuary, caused by wave surges.
* Torquay received 5-10mm rainfall today (16/3/2013)
* S-SW swell

Mouth Observation

Mouth state Open
Previous C P O O C C C C C C C C C C O C
Flow Present? Yes
Previous N Y Y Y N N N N N N N N N Y N
Flow Direction In
Previous N O O O N N N N N N N N N I N
Above Sea Above Estuary
Berm Height (m)
Berm Length (m)

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction South-West South-West
Beaufort Scale Fresh breeze Gentle breeze
Sea State Rough Slight

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 1.36m
Time (hh:mm) 16:28
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 16:24 1.600
Low 21:54 0.500

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description

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16-03-2013 16:20 Other 20130316_boardwalk

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16-03-2013 16:20 Photopoint Sp1_20130316_1_162

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16-03-2013 16:20 Photopoint Sp1_20130316_2_202

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16-03-2013 16:20 Photopoint Sp1_20130316_3_242
20130316_boardwalk
Sp1_20130316_1_162
Sp1_20130316_2_202
Sp1_20130316_3_242
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