Observation details

Overview

Estuary Wye River Estuary
Site Wye River Mouth Condition
Observation ID #11764
Date and Time Sunday 4th February 2018 10:05am
Approved Approved

Notes

Colac Otway Shire have again erected signage at the river mouth (an annual summer occurrence) warning of high bacteria levels in the water and advise against swimming. Signage indicates that there will be further monitoring of the water and when acceptable signage removed. There is no indication of why the bacteria levels are so high.

Mouth Observation

Mouth state Open
Previous O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O 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 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Flow Direction Out
Previous O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O
Above Sea Above Estuary
Berm Height (m)
Berm Length (m)

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction East
Beaufort Scale Light Breeze
Sea State Slight

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 1.38m
Time (hh:mm) 10:18
Tidal influence No
Tidal Range Time Height
High 15:24 1.540
Low 09:01 0.400

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