EstuaryWatch Data Portal

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.

Lagoon greatly enlarged with small flow over the sandbar.

Riverbank/tributary creek vegetation (opposite start of boardwalk) cleared by adjacent landholder /builder to improve views - see photo

- the breeze, both in strength and direction, was very variable but mainly from the west.

-a large pond had formed between bridge and half way down the beach. the mouth was only just open.

• 1 dead duck in the estuary 
•  Signs warning people about e.coli in the estuary still present.

• Large waves at monitoring site.  The waves were covering the beach and washing against the SLSC boat ramp and beach entrance. 
• Usual river channel is hidden by waves .
• 17/04/2018 Waves have subsided- river channel has changed considerably due to sand shifting.

Extreme wind event 10 nd 11 May.  Course of river across beach shifted in direction and sand depth.  Photos attached.

* Strong winds overnight, gusty conditions

*Water level height difficult to read, obscured by rust, photo attached

* Grey crane observed, standing underneath the Wye River bridge