Observation details

Overview

Estuary Barwon River Estuary
Site Barwon River - Observation Site
Observation ID #11091
Date and Time Wednesday 19th April 2017 09:25am
Approved Approved

Notes

I have included photos of the sand drifts which resulted from strong winds on 7/4/17. There was significant rainfall at the same time (>80mls recorded locally) yet surprisingly there was no noticeable discoloration of the water in the estuary in the following days.

Mouth Observation

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

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction North-East
Beaufort Scale Light Air
Sea State Moderate

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) -0.45m -0.47m
Time (hh:mm) 09:25 10:35
Tidal influence No
Tidal Range Time Height
High 17:40 1.480
Low 10:55 0.380

Observation Documents

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19-04-2017 09:35 IMG_1048.JPG bp4_1

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19-04-2017 09:35 IMG_1051.JPG bp4_2

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19-04-2017 09:35 IMG_1053.JPG bp4_3

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19-04-2017 09:35 IMG_1065.JPG bp1_1

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19-04-2017 09:35 IMG_1060.JPG bp1_2

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19-04-2017 09:35 IMG_1069.JPG bp1_3

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19-04-2017 09:35 IMG_1077.JPG bp2_3

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19-04-2017 09:35 IMG_1073.JPG bp2_1

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19-04-2017 09:35 IMG_1075.JPG bp2_2

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