Physical characteristics
Estuary type: Barrier river
Entrance
location |
Latitude (ºS) |
–35.71 |
Longitude (ºE) |
150.18 |
Catchment area (km2) |
1722.9 |
Estuary area (km2) |
17.5 |
Estuary volume (ML) |
50736.6 |
Average depth (m) |
3 |
Tidal exchange volume
Tidal exchange volume or tidal prism data is available for this estuary. This tidal prism was recorded in 1996.
Tide state |
Flow
(106 m3) |
Local tidal
range (m) |
Sydney Harbour
tidal range (m) |
Ebb flow |
18.74 |
1.28 |
1.42 |
Flood flow |
20.36 |
1.44 |
1.58 |
Notes: km2 = square kilometres; m = metres; m3 = cubic metres; ML = megalitres.
Water depth and survey data
Bathymetric and coastal topography data for this estuary are available in our data portal.
Land use
The large catchment of Clyde River drains into Batemans Bay and remains relatively undisturbed. Up to 95% of the catchment is forest, with the upper reaches located in Morton National Park. Grazing and urban areas that include Runnyford, Nelligen and Currowan, combine to form less than 5% of the catchment.
Water use
Find out about water use in the Clyde River, including information about major water users, real-time flow data, and environmental and water sharing plans.