Observation details

Overview

Estuary Thompson Creek Estuary
Site Thompson Creek Observation Site
Observation ID #8977
Date and Time Tuesday 28th January 2014 18:10pm
Approved Approved

Notes

Fisherman reported cloudy water a couple of days ago and dead fish on shore (had caught good bream lately). Sea water in ocean near mouth is dark red/brown in areas. I was snorkelling - visibility dropped dramatically.

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Mouth Observation

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

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction West
Beaufort Scale Moderate breeze
Sea State

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.40m 0.40m
Time (hh:mm) 18:10 19:40
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 21:03 1.330
Low 13:26 0.260

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