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WMC Wild Dog Observation Site

14 October 2009

Overview Notes Water Level Condition Documents 2
Observation details

Overview

Estuary Wild Dog Creek Estuary
Site Wild Dog Observation Site
Observation ID #2824
Date and Time Wednesday 14th October 2009 14:15pm
Approved Approved

Notes

The beach profile constantly changes. Estuary outlet now about 350m from West End. Sand is building up from the west, forcing the outlet from the east. West wall has eroded at sea end and appeared to much lower due to sand level being higher.

Mouth Observation

Mouth state Open
Previous O O O O O O O O O O
Flow Present? Yes
Previous Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Flow Direction Out
Previous O O O O O I O O
Above Sea Above Estuary
Berm Height (m) 1.0m 0.3m
Berm Length (m)

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction South East
Beaufort Scale Gentle breeze Fresh breeze
Sea State Moderate Rough

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 1.60m
Time (hh:mm) 14:20
Tidal influence No
Tidal Range Time Height
High 14:17 1.420
Low 20:15 0.420

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description

Download 		14-10-2009 15:32 Photopoint Estuary mouth

Download 		14-10-2009 15:32 Photopoint waves at estuary
Estuary mouth
waves at estuary
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