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MeMC Merricks Creek Estuary Mouth Observation Site

6 November 2017

Overview Notes Water Level Condition Documents 3
Observation details

Overview

Estuary Merricks Creek Estuary
Site Merricks Creek Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #11572
Date and Time Monday 6th November 2017 10:45am
Approved Approved

Notes

Creek mouth has been opening & closing almost daily over the past week. The nascent berm was breached by the overnight high tide.

Mouth Observation

Mouth state Open
Previous O O O O O C P O C O O O
Flow Present? Yes
Previous Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y N Y Y Y
Flow Direction Out
Previous O O O O O O N O N I O I
Above Sea Above Estuary
Berm Height (m)
Berm Length (m)

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction South-West South-West
Beaufort Scale Gentle breeze Light Breeze
Sea State Slight Slight

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.95m 0.85m
Time (hh:mm) 08:05 14:26
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 14:26 2.710
Low 08:07 0.900

Observation Documents

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Download 		06-11-2017 08:05 MP3_20171106_1_150.JPG mep1_2

Download 		06-11-2017 08:05 MP3_20171106_2_260.JPG mep1_3
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