Observation #5182 11-04-2015 | MMC1: Sting Ray Bay

Observation details

Overview

Estuary	Merri River Estuary
Site	Sting Ray Bay
Observation ID	#5182
Date and Time	Saturday 11th April 2015 10:15am
Approved	Approved

Notes

No water levels - Gauge board fouled
Outlet discharge channel now under groyne rather than nearer Pickering Point.
Pied and Black Cormorants on Middle Island
Additional photos on USB for other than main 4 views named differently to database

Mouth Observation

Mouth state	Open
Previous	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
Flow Direction	Out
Previous	O I O O O O O O O O

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

Physical Condition

	Current	Mode
Wind Direction	North-East
Beaufort Scale	Light Breeze
Sea State	Smooth

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level	Start	Finish
Height (m)
Time (hh:mm)
Tidal influence	Yes
Tidal Range	Time	Height
High	16:08	1.000
Low	08:42	0.300

Observation Documents

Link	Date	File name	Description
Download	11-04-2015 10:15	Photopoint	Mp1_20150411_1_201
Download	11-04-2015 10:15	Photopoint	Mp1_20150411_1_201_Closeup_of_new_channel
Download	11-04-2015 10:15	Photopoint	Mp1_20150411_1_241
Download	11-04-2015 10:15	Photopoint	Mp1_20150411_1_241_Closeup_of_new_channel
Download	11-04-2015 10:15	Photopoint	Mp1_20150411_1_281
Download	11-04-2015 10:15	Photopoint	Mp1_20150411_1_321
Download	11-04-2015 10:15	Photopoint	Mp1_20150411_Closeup groyne sand buildup and undercut new channel
Download	11-04-2015 10:15	Photopoint	MP1_20150411_New channel between Middle Is and Pickering Pt
Download	11-04-2015 10:15	Photopoint	Mp1_20150411_Sand buildup