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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

9 May 2016

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #10355
Date and Time Monday 9th May 2016 12:10pm
Approved Approved

Notes

  • Mouth closed
  • Wave going high up on beach
  • More rock falls with large rocks smashed
  • Many small fish swimming near surface around G2
  • 13:07 Attempted P.O. Narrow shallow channel dug with water flowing out to sea by13:41
  • Flood water about 1/2 way across GOR
  • Increased flood levels in all areas, water over road in camp ground

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 North
Beaufort Scale Gentle breeze
Sea State Moderate

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 1.78m 1.79m
Time (hh:mm) 12:10 15:00
Tidal influence No
Tidal Range Time Height
High 13:56 1.220
Low 06:26 0.250

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
09-05-2016 12:10 Photopoint gp1_1
09-05-2016 12:10 Photopoint gp1_2
09-05-2016 12:10 Photopoint gp1_3
09-05-2016 12:10 Photopoint gp1_4
09-05-2016 12:10 Photopoint gp1_5
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