GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
13 February 2017
Observation details
Overview
| Estuary | Gellibrand River Estuary |
|---|---|
| Site | Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site |
| Observation ID | #10809 |
| Date and Time | Monday 13th February 2017 13:10pm |
| Approved | Approved |
Notes
Intermittent high waves entering across a wide area over high sand build up at mouth & along channel. Very slight shallow salt return against cliff face. Long shore drift active
Sand is higher at east end of beach & has been height has been reduced closer to mouth. Waves have travelled high up on beach, some turning west to ward channel & mouth
Cliff face erosion continues in areas near mouth
2 dead Penguins in swash line on Ocean beach
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