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Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #10337
Date and Time Thursday 26th May 2016 11:40am
Approved Approved

Notes

  • AHD G6 1.19 @1:21
  • Waves entering across a wide area, salt water up to tunnel entrance. Small waves entering estuary & travelling directly north toward camp ground
  • Channel very shallow with deeper narrow section against cliff
  • Sand being rolled into channel by backwash
  • blowing sand along beach into channel
  • Seaweed has been spread out but very large mound remains on foreshore
  • Small fish in pools alongside low track

Mouth Observation

Mouth state Open
Previous
Flow Present? Yes
Previous
Flow Direction In
Previous
Above Sea Above Estuary
Berm Height (m)
Berm Length (m)

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction South
Beaufort Scale Fresh breeze
Sea State Rough

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.78m 0.78m
Time (hh:mm) 11:40 13:03
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 14:56 1.210
Low 07:32 0.360

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
26-05-2016 11:40 Photopoint gp1_1
26-05-2016 11:40 Photopoint gp1_2
26-05-2016 11:40 Photopoint gp1_3
26-05-2016 11:40 Photopoint gp1_4
26-05-2016 11:40 Photopoint gp1_5