GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
4 May 2016
Observation details
Overview
| Estuary | Gellibrand River Estuary |
|---|---|
| Site | Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site |
| Observation ID | #10350 |
| Date and Time | Wednesday 4th May 2016 08:20am |
| Approved | Approved |
Notes
- Mouth closed but waves from V.rough/high sea over, some reaching estuary across a very wide front
- Backwash from waves rolling large amount of sand back to ocean leaving deep channels
- Waves very high up on beach at east end
- Dead mackerel at base of Gp1
- Low track under water up to car park, large amount of water on top track, deep water at west end of camp ground and at sides of OCR
- Water commencing to cross over OOR at flood markers
- Extensive flooding from Princetown to G4 and along south side of channel to G5
- Galaxias commencing to spawn in flooded areas.
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