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Observation details
Overview
| Estuary | Wye River Estuary |
|---|---|
| Site | Wye River Mouth Condition |
| Observation ID | #11354 |
| Date and Time | Sunday 16th July 2017 10:10am |
| Approved | Approved |
Notes
Wind gusty and chill factor high, FREEZING!
The ramp to the beach has been underscored by high tides and big swells a few weeks ago. The grass edge at beach continues to erode.
Strong growth of shrubs and trees on bank at foreshore camping ground side of river.
River from sea side of bridge flowing in unusual shape. Flowing north-south or right to left before flowing out along a more usual path.
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 | South-East | |
| Beaufort Scale | Gentle breeze | |
| Sea State | Slight |
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