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MMC2 Rutledges Cutting

15 July 2023

Overview Notes Water Level Condition Documents 5
Observation details

Overview

Estuary Merri River Estuary
Site Rutledges Cutting
Observation ID #15660
Date and Time Saturday 15th July 2023 11:25am
Approved Approved

Notes

Hooded Plover, Red cap plover, Ruddy turnstones, Little egret, Double banded plover.

 

 

Eleanor Cowell and James Cowell samplers.

 

Thanks again.  Great photos - and yes a very big sandbar remains, with little chance of a natural estuary opening under current conditions... Thanks Jarred.

 

Mouth Observation

Mouth state Closed
Previous C C C C C C C C C C
Flow Present? No
Previous N N N N N N N N N N
Flow Direction N/A
Previous N N N N N N N N N N
Above Sea Above Estuary
Berm Height (m) 0.4m 0.8m
Berm Length (m) 80.0m

Physical Condition

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

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m)
Time (hh:mm)
Tidal influence No
Tidal Range Time Height
High 11:42 1.100
Low 01:14 0.400

Observation Documents

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