Observation #8248 15-03-2013 | SMC: Mouth Condition Observation Site

Observation details

Overview

Estuary	Spring Creek Estuary
Site	Mouth Condition Observation Site
Observation ID	#8248
Date and Time	Friday 15th March 2013 16:10pm
Approved	Approved

Notes

* Estuary mouth opened!!
* High tide 15:43, observation time 16:10 with seawater still flowing in.
* Berm height looks very flat due to estuary opening/water inflow
* Lots of seaweed accumulated at estuary mouth
* Lots of foam/froth accumulated on water surface at estuary mouth

Mouth Observation

Mouth state	Open
Previous	C P O O C C C C C C C C C C
Flow Present?	Yes
Previous	N Y Y Y N N N N N N N N N
Flow Direction	In
Previous	N O O O N N N N N N N N N

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

Physical Condition

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

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level	Start	Finish
Height (m)	1.32m	1.32m
Time (hh:mm)	16:05	18:00
Tidal influence	No
Tidal Range	Time	Height
High	15:43	1.600
Low	21:18	0.400

Observation Documents

Link	Date	File name	Description
Download	15-03-2013 16:10	Photopoint	20130315_boardwalk_1
Download	15-03-2013 16:10	Other	20130315_boardwalk_2
Download	15-03-2013 16:10	Other	20130315_oppositephotopoint
Download	15-03-2013 16:10	Photopoint	Sp1_20130315_1_162
Download	15-03-2013 16:10	Photopoint	Sp1_20130315_2_202
Download	15-03-2013 16:10	Photopoint	Sp1_20130315_3_242