Observation details

Overview

Estuary Barham River Estuary
Site Barham River Observation Site
Observation ID #4629
Date and Time Sunday 31st October 2010 17:30pm
Approved Approved

Notes

Air Pressure 1014 hPa
Rainfall last 24 hours 34.8mm
Heavy rainfall overnight and during the day in the Otway Ranges. Swollen river was carrying a heavy load of silt out to sea, discolouring the ocean beyond the shoreline.

Mouth Observation

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

Physical Condition

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

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 1.10m 1.09m
Time (hh:mm) 17:30 17:55
Tidal influence No
Tidal Range Time Height
High 05:02 1.500
Low 23:23 0.300

Observation Documents

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31-10-2010 17:45 Photopoint BmMC1 at golf course

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31-10-2010 17:45 Photopoint BmMC2 at Ocean Road gauge site
BmMC1 at golf course
BmMC2 at Ocean Road gauge site
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