Observation details

Overview

Estuary Painkalac Creek Estuary
Site Painkalac Creek Observation Site
Observation ID #10
Date and Time Wednesday 15th August 2007 15:00pm
Approved Approved

Notes

Note that recent physical conditions are median values rather than averages. 15 mins subtracted from tide times at Port Phillip Heads (Point Lonsdale). Water level height below gauge board at bridge. The berm was artificially broken through approx. 24 hrs prior to these obs (to avoid flooding of infrastructure)

Mouth Observation

Mouth state Open
Previous C C C C C
Flow Present? Yes
Previous N N N N N
Flow Direction N/A
Previous N N N N N
Above Sea Above Estuary
Berm Height (m)
Berm Length (m)

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction East South-West
Beaufort Scale Gentle breeze Moderate breeze
Sea State Slight Moderate

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m)
Time (hh:mm)
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 13:44 1.440
Low 19:29 0.490

Observation Documents

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15-08-2007 15:00 Photopoint 1

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15-08-2007 15:00 Photopoint 2

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15-08-2007 15:00 Photopoint 3
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