Observation #5090 12-07-2014 | MMC2: Rutledges Cutting

Observation details

Overview

Estuary	Merri River Estuary
Site	Rutledges Cutting
Observation ID	#5090
Date and Time	Saturday 12th July 2014 12:00pm
Approved	Approved

Notes

Severe erosion on intertidal and dune system. No berm reading as fresh and sea water meeting. Saltwater action from tip of eastern headland to just below dunes was very broad. Photos on camera show extent of erosion. Main dune has receded by approx two metres. Sea weed and coastal grasses deposited among dunes.
ps.. Extreme weather event 24th June 2014

Mouth Observation

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

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

Physical Condition

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

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level	Start	Finish
Height (m)	0.63m	0.85m
Time (hh:mm)	10:00	12:45
Tidal influence	Yes
Tidal Range	Time	Height
High	13:17	1.200
Low	21:14	0.600

Observation Documents

Link	Date	File name	Description
Download	12-07-2014 12:00	Photopoint	Mp2_2014/07/12_2_151.jpg
Download	12-07-2014 12:00	Photopoint	Mp2_2014/07/12_3_191.jpg
Download	12-07-2014 12:00	Photopoint	Mp2_2014/07/12_4_231.jpg
Download	12-07-2014 12:00	Photopoint	Mp2_20140712_1_111.jpg