Observation details

Overview

Estuary Powlett River Estuary
Site Powlett River Mouth Condition Observation Site
Observation ID #14943
Date and Time Tuesday 16th August 2022 09:00am
Approved Approved

Notes

Flows at Powlett/Foster confluence peaked at 8800ML/day at 12:15pm yesterday causing water levels to peak at 2.44mAHD despite the mouth being open.

Mouth Observation

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

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction South-West
Beaufort Scale Gentle breeze
Sea State Moderate

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 2.44m 2.45m
Time (hh:mm) 07:45 08:30
Tidal influence No
Tidal Range Time Height
High 15:08 0.410
Low 08:35 2.710

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