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BmMC Barham River Observation Site

31 January 2012

Overview Notes Water Level Condition Documents 3
Observation details

Overview

Estuary Barham River Estuary
Site Barham River Observation Site
Observation ID #6661
Date and Time Tuesday 31st January 2012 00:00am
Approved Approved

Notes

Rainfall in last 48 hours 1.2 mm
Air Pressure 1015 hPa
A low berm is now well established across estuary mouth. At peak high tide large breakers pour over the shallow berm.

Mouth Observation

Mouth state Closed
Previous O O O O O O O O O O O C
Flow Present? No
Previous Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N
Flow Direction N/A
Previous I O I I O I O I O O I N
Above Sea Above Estuary
Berm Height (m) 0.2m 0.2m
Berm Length (m)

Physical Condition

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

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 1.42m 1.42m
Time (hh:mm) 17:46 18:15
Tidal influence No
Tidal Range Time Height
High 05:23 1.500
Low 11:31 0.300

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description

Download 		31-01-2012 18:05 Photopoint BmP1.1 Seaward view of Estuary mouth , and low berm blocking mouth

Download 		31-01-2012 18:05 Photopoint BmP1.2 View of River upstream of mouth, and low berm blocking mouth.

Download 		31-01-2012 18:05 Photopoint BmP2.1 View across fishing platform showing high water level due to closed estuary mouth
BmP1.1 Seaward view of Estuary mouth , and low berm blocking mouth
BmP1.2 View of River upstream of mouth, and low berm blocking mouth.
BmP2.1 View across fishing platform showing high water level due to closed estuary mouth
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