Observation details

Overview

Estuary Painkalac Creek Estuary
Site Painkalac Creek Observation Site
Observation ID #3
Date and Time Saturday 13th October 2007 15:50pm
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 levels at gaugeboard at GOR bridge. Until recently there has been some sea water entering the estuary at high tide when the sea has been rough.

Mouth Observation

Mouth state Closed
Previous C C C C C O P C C
Flow Present? No
Previous N N N N N Y N N N
Flow Direction N/A
Previous N N N N N N N N
Above Sea Above Estuary
Berm Height (m) 1.8m 1.0m
Berm Length (m)

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction West North-West
Beaufort Scale Fresh breeze Moderate breeze
Sea State Moderate Moderate

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 1.70m
Time (hh:mm) 16:00
Tidal influence No
Tidal Range Time Height
High 12:58 1.250
Low 18:59 0.190

Observation Documents

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13-10-2007 15:50 Photopoint PP.1

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13-10-2007 15:50 Photopoint PP.2

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13-10-2007 15:50 Photopoint PP.3
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