Observation #7108 04-05-2012 | BmMC: Barham River Observation Site

Observation details

Overview

Estuary	Barham River Estuary
Site	Barham River Observation Site
Observation ID	#7108
Date and Time	Friday 4th May 2012 08:55am
Approved	Approved

Notes

Rainfall last 48 hours 12 mm
Air Pressure 1019.5 hPa
River full to height of bank top, high rainfall in upper catchment over last 3 days has produced strong river outflow through recently opened estuary mouth.
Large flock of terns resting on river banks at fishing platform.

Mouth Observation

Mouth state	Open
Previous	O O O O O O O O C C O
Flow Present?	Yes
Previous	Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N N Y
Flow Direction	Out
Previous	I O I O I O O I N N O

	Above Sea	Above Estuary
Berm Height (m)
Berm Length (m)

Physical Condition

	Current	Mode
Wind Direction	South-West	South-West
Beaufort Scale	Light Breeze	Fresh breeze
Sea State	Moderate

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level	Start	Finish
Height (m)	1.09m	1.09m
Time (hh:mm)	08:56	09:20
Tidal influence	No
Tidal Range	Time	Height
High	08:58	1.400
Low	01:37	0.600

Observation Documents

Link	Date	File name	Description
Download	04-05-2012 09:10	Photopoint	BmP1.1 Estuary mouth showing coastline of the Bay beyond
Download	04-05-2012 09:10	Photopoint	BmP1.2 Estuary mouth and the river inland
Download	04-05-2012 09:10	Photopoint	BmP2.1 across river at fishing platform