Observation details

Overview

Estuary Barham River Estuary
Site Barham River Observation Site
Observation ID #9033
Date and Time Wednesday 30th July 2014 13:50pm
Approved Approved

Notes

Rainfall during past 48 hrs was 23 mm in Otways. Atmospheric pressure = 1008.8 hPa. High-tide storm surge combined with recent rain produce elevated water levels in estuary. Berm breached in several places adjacent to river mouth.

Mouth Observation

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

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction West North
Beaufort Scale Fresh breeze Strong breeze
Sea State Very Rough

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 1.33m 1.37m
Time (hh:mm) 13:54 14:25
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 14:00 1.600
Low 07:15 0.400

Observation Documents

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30-07-2014 13:56 Photopoint BmP2_20140730_1_136

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30-07-2014 13:56 Photopoint BmP3_20140730_1_217

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30-07-2014 13:56 Photopoint BmP3_20140730_2_257
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