GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
10 December 2016
Observation details
Overview
| Estuary | Gellibrand River Estuary |
|---|---|
| Site | Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site |
| Observation ID | #10624 |
| Date and Time | Saturday 10th December 2016 09:37am |
| Approved | Approved |
Notes
- Reduced outflow out shallow over large sand build up at mouth. Travelling east along foreshore. Long shore drift across mouth
- Swash line up high on beach with 1000's+ Velella at all stages of development
- Strong wind gusts (8) on 07/12/16 have reshaped the dunes especially next to Gp1 & E end of beach
- Steep rise from sea at E end of beach but rocky area has been scoured out (depth to sea about 5 - 8m)
- Steep rise in height of sand at E end beach then dips down at mid beach where waves impact then rises even higher close to mouth
- More rock falls on west cliff face
- Area where channel meets estuary has changed - much wider, large areas of black sand are have been deposited in this area
- Only mosquito lava seen in scour holes along low track, but closer to car park small fish were present in confined areas
- Pacific gull observed at E end of beach
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