Observation details

Overview

Estuary Painkalac Creek Estuary
Site Painkalac Creek Observation Site
Observation ID #8527
Date and Time Sunday 13th October 2013 15:48pm
Approved Approved

Notes

Following mouth condition data recording, attempted berm measurement with berm stick-some user and technical issues, and measurement not recorded.
After abandoning this activity, water started to flow up over sand into estuary.

Photos may be sub-par, sorry. Was difficult to hold camera and compas bearing steady.

Mouth Observation

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

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction South-West
Beaufort Scale High wind, moderate gale, near gale
Sea State Rough

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 1.41m 1.40m
Time (hh:mm) 15:20 16:00
Tidal influence No
Tidal Range Time Height
High 18:14 1.400
Low 11:50 0.500

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