Observation details

Overview

Estuary Barham River Estuary
Site Barham River Observation Site
Observation ID #8199
Date and Time Thursday 28th March 2013 13:11pm
Approved Approved

Notes

Air Pressure 1013.9 hPa, Rainfall last 48 hrs 2.6 mm. Stormy conditions at time of sampling. River above banks and spreading to flats. Waves breaking over berms which have been reduced in height since last monitoring. At high tide waves were breaking over the shallow berm across mouth which would block outward flow at low tide. See photos.

Mouth Observation

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

Physical Condition

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

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 1.68m 1.68m
Time (hh:mm) 13:14 13:50
Tidal influence No
Tidal Range Time Height
High 13:16 1.400
Low 06:35 0.500

Observation Documents

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28-03-2013 13:13 Photopoint BmP2_20130328_1

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28-03-2013 13:13 Photopoint BmP3_20130328_1

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28-03-2013 13:13 Photopoint BmP3_20130328_2
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