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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

10 January 2016

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #10056
Date and Time Sunday 10th January 2016 10:00am
Approved Approved

Notes

  • Waves across a wide area of entrance at hi tide travelling into estuary
  • Beach front high with gradual slope to ocean
  • Longshore drift across mouth
  • Entrance & channel has more sand, sand stir visible in breakers out to sea
  • Silver gulls continue to feed on Leucopogon berries
  • Much rotten veg along east side of estuary

Mouth Observation

Mouth state Open
Previous
Flow Present? Yes
Previous
Flow Direction Out
Previous
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) 0.48m 0.48m
Time (hh:mm) 10:00 11:30
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 02:10 1.150
Low 09:43 0.490

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
10-01-2016 10:00 Photopoint Gp1_1
10-01-2016 10:00 Photopoint Gp1_2
10-01-2016 10:00 Photopoint Gp1_3
10-01-2016 10:00 Photopoint Gp1_4
10-01-2016 10:00 Photopoint Gp1_5
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