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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

5 February 2016

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #10144
Date and Time Friday 5th February 2016 07:45am
Approved Approved

Notes

  • Mouth barred, not much change since 02/02/16
    • Some very slight salt water incursion over berm at lowest part at last hi tide
  • East end of beach very uneven, sand cliffs reduced
  • Normally exposed rocks at east end of beach have been uncovered
  • Crested Terns 38 at east end of beach
  • Hooded plover feeding along the swash line
  • Low visibility(intermittent fog) prevented photo recording at Gp1

Mouth Observation

Mouth state Closed
Previous
Flow Present? No
Previous
Flow Direction N/A
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 Rough

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 1.08m 1.08m
Time (hh:mm) 07:45 09:42
Tidal influence No
Tidal Range Time Height
High 01:31 0.910
Low 13:03 0.430

Observation Documents

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