Observation #9269 26-08-2013 | TPMC: Thompson Creek Observation Site

Observation details

Overview

Estuary	Thompson Creek Estuary
Site	Thompson Creek Observation Site
Observation ID	#9269
Date and Time	Monday 26th August 2013 16:15pm
Approved	Approved

Notes

Very big tidal influence.
Reall;y high volume of outflow. Wide estuary mouth.

Constant swell rolling into estuary.
Approx 30 small birds feeding on weed on the side of estuary.
Water present in the wetlands.
People fishing and lots of surfers.
Kangaroo observed at wetlands at entrance.

Mouth Observation

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

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

Physical Condition

	Current	Mode
Wind Direction	North-West
Beaufort Scale	Gentle breeze
Sea State	Slight

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level	Start	Finish
Height (m)
Time (hh:mm)
Tidal influence	Yes
Tidal Range	Time	Height
High
Low

Observation Documents

Link	Date	File name	Description
Download	26-08-2013 16:20	Photopoint	TP1_20130826_1_2
Download	26-08-2013 16:20	Photopoint	TP1_20130826_2_42
Download	26-08-2013 16:20	Photopoint	TP1_20130826_3_82