Observation details

Overview

Estuary Merri River Estuary
Site Rutledges Cutting
Observation ID #14591
Date and Time Saturday 9th April 2022 11:31am
Approved Approved

Notes

Brown falcon, Masked lapwing, Silver gulls, Pacific black duck.

 

Thanks guys, and yes what a massive berm present...  Very early days, but given this berm is already over 2m in height, I envisage that we'll need to open the system later in the season once rainfall hopefully arrives.  Thanks Jarred.

Mouth Observation

Mouth state Closed
Previous C C C C O C C C C C
Flow Present? No
Previous N N N N Y N N N N N
Flow Direction N/A
Previous N N N N O N N N N N
Above Sea Above Estuary
Berm Height (m) 1.3m 1.4m
Berm Length (m) 160.0m

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction North-East
Beaufort Scale Moderate breeze
Sea State Slight

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m)
Time (hh:mm)
Tidal influence No
Tidal Range Time Height
High
Low

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