Observation details

Overview

Estuary Merricks Creek Estuary
Site Merricks Creek Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #11623
Date and Time Monday 4th December 2017 07:20am
Approved Approved

Notes

Neap tides so "high" tide not high enough for any inflow against the last of the runoff from 60 mm of rain over past 3 days.

Mouth Observation

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

Physical Condition

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

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.82m 0.76m
Time (hh:mm) 07:30 12:50
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 12:50 2.560
Low 06:36 1.130

Observation Documents

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