Observation details

Overview

Estuary Painkalac Creek Estuary
Site Painkalac Creek Observation Site
Observation ID #186
Date and Time Monday 28th January 2008 09:35am
Approved Approved

Notes

Water level below gauge board level.
Sea weed clumps and freshly washed sand indicated inflow at last high tide.
Wheel tracks on mud flats near bridge underwater at time of monitoring were previously visible.

Mouth Observation

Mouth state Closed
Previous C C C C C O P C C C O O O O O C
Flow Present? Yes
Previous N N N N N Y N N N N Y Y Y Y Y N
Flow Direction In
Previous N N N N N N N N N I O I O O N
Above Sea Above Estuary
Berm Height (m) 0.6m 0.5m
Berm Length (m)

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction West South-West
Beaufort Scale Light Breeze Gentle 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 04:42 1.500
Low 10:39 0.200

Observation Documents

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28-01-2008 09:35 Photopoint PP.1

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28-01-2008 09:35 Photopoint PP.2

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28-01-2008 09:35 Photopoint PP.3
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