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MMC2 Rutledges Cutting

14 May 2022

Overview Notes Water Level Condition Documents 5
Observation details

Overview

Estuary Merri River Estuary
Site Rutledges Cutting
Observation ID #14671
Date and Time Saturday 14th May 2022 11:27am
Approved Approved

Notes

Silver gull, Swans, Australian grebes, Musk ducks.

 

Hi everyone.  Fantastic images of the storm front, and yes wow what a massive beach berm/sand bar at present; one of the largest & highest i've seen in some time I think.   The power of the souther ocean and onshore winds!  Thanks Jarred.

Mouth Observation

Mouth state Closed
Previous C C O C C C C C C
Flow Present? No
Previous N N Y N N N N N N
Flow Direction N/A
Previous N N O N N N N N N
Above Sea Above Estuary
Berm Height (m) 1.2m 1.7m
Berm Length (m) 140.0m

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction North
Beaufort Scale Fresh 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 11:35 1.000
Low 05:00 0.500

Observation Documents

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Download 		15-05-2022 14:30 P5140015.JPG

Download 		15-05-2022 14:30 P5140014.JPG

Download 		15-05-2022 14:30 P5140016.JPG

Download 		15-05-2022 14:30 P5140017.JPG
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