Observation details

Overview

Estuary Barham River Estuary
Site Barham River Observation Site
Observation ID #8048
Date and Time Thursday 31st January 2013 15:12pm
Approved Approved

Notes

Rainfall last 48 hrs 8.6, Air Pressure 1011.5 hPa. River level comparatively high. At HT the mouth was open with in flowing tide. However the depth at the mouth was very shallow, suggesting the mouth would be closed at low tide. This would help to account for the high river level.

Mouth Observation

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

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction West East
Beaufort Scale Light Air Gentle breeze
Sea State Slight

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 1.16m 1.17m
Time (hh:mm) 15:15 15:41
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 03:14 1.600
Low 21:09 0.300

Observation Documents

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31-01-2013 15:15 Photopoint BmP2 20130131_1

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31-01-2013 15:15 Photopoint BmP3_20130131_1

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31-01-2013 15:15 Photopoint BmP3_20130131_2
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