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Observation details

Overview

Estuary Merricks Creek Estuary
Site Merricks Creek Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #16396
Date and Time Wednesday 4th September 2024 10:45am
Approved Pending

Notes

1823 high tide (2.76 + 0.9m storm surge) closed creek on 28/8/2024. Creek level at closure 1.3m.

Mouth Observation

Mouth state Closed
Previous O O O O O O C O C C C O
Flow Present? No
Previous Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y N N N Y
Flow Direction N/A
Previous O O O O O O N O N N N O
Above Sea Above Estuary
Berm Height (m) 0.3m 0.4m
Berm Length (m) 35.0m

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction North-West North-West
Beaufort Scale Gentle breeze Fresh breeze
Sea State Smooth Rough

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 1.53m 1.53m
Time (hh:mm) 10:45 11:00
Tidal influence No
Tidal Range Time Height
High 13:36 2.700
Low 06:43 0.880

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