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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

11 May 2016

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #10357
Date and Time Wednesday 11th May 2016 08:00am
Approved Approved

Notes

  • Channel completely filled in by high seas @ 08:30
  • 2nd attempt at P.O. started @ 14:42 - this was abandoned because of dangerous conditions at about 15:30
  • Channel dug nearly to swash line & sea entered along partly excavated deep channel into estuary, eels were going out to sea in this flow
  • N wind creating strong waves in estuary travelling toward ocean.
  • Increased flooding in all areas
  • No sequential photos because of extreme conditions

Mouth Observation

Mouth state Perched
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-East
Beaufort Scale High wind, moderate gale, near gale
Sea State High

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 1.83m 1.84m
Time (hh:mm) 08:00 14:20
Tidal influence No
Tidal Range Time Height
High 14:54 1.170
Low 07:19 0.230

Observation Documents

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