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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

6 September 2008

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #1074
Date and Time Saturday 6th September 2008 10:40am
Approved Approved

Notes

1) More sand in channel
2) Waves circling rocks in mouth entrance
3) Corolla's (6) circling in estuary
4) 4 Pied Comorants on Latrobe Bridge (Boardwalk)
5) Waves (slight) going straight down the estuary towards the camping ground
6) Hightide has covered large area of sand to and down the channel + more sand in channel

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 North
Beaufort Scale Light Breeze
Sea State Moderate Rough

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.11m 0.36m
Time (hh:mm) 10:00 11:30
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 14:02 0.770
Low 09:04 0.500

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
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Photopoint 3
Photopoint 4
Photopoint 5
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