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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

16 January 2016

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #10094
Date and Time Saturday 16th January 2016 10:40am
Approved Approved

Notes

  • Weak outflow across hi sand build up. Pale discharge only around mouth
  • Increased sand build up at mouth & along channel
  • Low tide -flow cutting steep side to channel (20cm. high
  • Sand projection into ocean approx. 40m. from mouth has created 2 distinct horseshoe shapes along beach front
  • Sand stir visible in breakers
  • Last hi tide left swash line high up on beach & along channel
  • Reef at eastern end of beach uncovered
  • Pied cormorants 2 on sandbar which is well exposed
  • Very large no. small fish in shallow water along side of low track

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-East
Beaufort Scale Moderate breeze
Sea State Moderate

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.54m 0.52m
Time (hh:mm) 10:40 12:20
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 15:38 0.720
Low 10:57 0.380

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
16-01-2016 10:40 Photopoint Gp1_1
16-01-2016 10:40 Photopoint Gp1_2
16-01-2016 10:40 Photopoint Gp1_3
16-01-2016 10:40 Photopoint Gp1_4
16-01-2016 10:40 Photopoint Gp1_5
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