Observation details

Overview

Estuary Wye River Estuary
Site Wye River Mouth Condition
Observation ID #14225
Date and Time Sunday 1st August 2021 10:00am
Approved Approved

Notes

It was a very calm and still day, hence no wind direction recorded.

The bottom of the river gauge is rather dirty and difficult to read. Assessment of the water level was made as accurately as possible.

Photos show the piles of sand moved by machinery to the front of the dune area where the erosion has occurred over the past months. Sand has been moved by an excavator from the beach south of the estuary into piles around the base of the dunes. These piles of sand extend around to the dunes in front of the surf club.

Work is underway to place sandbags around the base of the dunes to hinder further erosion which has the potential to impact the surf club building.

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
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
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
Above Sea Above Estuary
Berm Height (m)
Berm Length (m)

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction
Beaufort Scale Calm
Sea State Smooth

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.80m
Time (hh:mm) 10:10
Tidal influence No
Tidal Range Time Height
High 05:17 2.170
Low 10:50 1.060

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