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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

18 June 2016

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #10372
Date and Time Saturday 18th June 2016 11:20am
Approved Approved

Notes

  • Dark discharge out across mouth only
  • Waves entering & travelling up channel into estuary
  • Flow out over sand build up, deeper channel against cliff
  • Steep front forming at mid beach but long gradual slope down to ocean at entrance
  • Large number of Coots in middle of estuary

Mouth Observation

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

Physical Condition

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

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.84m 0.86m
Time (hh:mm) 11:20 12:55
Tidal influence No
Tidal Range Time Height
High 12:13 1.130
Low 07:35 0.700

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
18-06-2016 11:20 Photopoint gp1_1
18-06-2016 11:20 Photopoint gp1_2
18-06-2016 11:20 Photopoint gp1_3
18-06-2016 11:20 Photopoint gp1_4
18-06-2016 11:20 Photopoint gp1_5
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