Observation details

Overview

Estuary Merricks Creek Estuary
Site Merricks Creek Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #12315
Date and Time Wednesday 8th August 2018 11:15am
Approved Approved

Notes

Berm opened overnight on 9-10 July. Creek height was 1.96m at 1800 on 9/7. Had been rising at about 10cm/day after rain

Mouth Observation

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

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction South-West North
Beaufort Scale Light Air Light Breeze
Sea State Smooth Smooth

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 1.10m 0.80m
Time (hh:mm) 08:15 13:32
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 08:15 2.680
Low 13:32 1.230

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