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BaMC Balcombe Creek Mouth Condition Observation
22 April 2018
Observation details
Overview
| Estuary | Balcombe Creek Estuary |
|---|---|
| Site | Balcombe Creek Mouth Condition Observation |
| Observation ID | #12170 |
| Date and Time | Sunday 22nd April 2018 10:37am |
| Approved | Approved |
Notes
Strong westerlies during the month have built sand levels to unusually wide levels. At nearly 40 m from estuary water edge to bay water edge the width of the berm exceeds most other measurements in recent times. In the middle of the month a strong westerly/high tide occurrence saw sea water wash over the berm. Combined with one day of significant rainfall this caused estuary water levels to rise and cause flooding.
Mouth Observation
| Mouth state | Closed |
|---|---|
| Previous | O C C O O O C C |
| Flow Present? | No |
| Previous | Y N N Y Y Y N N |
| Flow Direction | N/A |
| Previous | O N N O I I N N |
| Above Sea | Above Estuary | |
|---|---|---|
| Berm Height (m) | 1.5m | 0.7m |
| Berm Length (m) | 39.0m |
Physical Condition
| Current | Mode | |
|---|---|---|
| Wind Direction | North-West | |
| Beaufort Scale | Gentle breeze | |
| Sea State | Slight |
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