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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

10 March 2017

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #10984
Date and Time Friday 10th March 2017 09:10am
Approved Approved

Notes

Very strong outflow with high waves  going downstream. Channel wider & deeper sheer side of channel 1.60m. Dark discharge  E along beach face but also diagonally out to sea behind breakers. Strong backwash, rip & long shore drift at entrance,. Only rock closest to cliff starting to be exposed. Beach highest at east end dropping down to mouth, projection remains.

Despite strong out flow water level has not dropped in estuary. 1 dead Flathead FOUND NEAR START OF 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
Beaufort Scale Gentle breeze
Sea State Moderate

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 1.40m
Time (hh:mm) 09:10
Tidal influence No
Tidal Range Time Height
High 01:24 0.930
Low 09:55 0.470

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
10-03-2017 09:05 Gp1_20170310_1_212_9691.JPG gp1_1
10-03-2017 09:05 Gp1_20170310_2_252_9692.JPG gp1_2
10-03-2017 09:05 Gp1_20170310_3_292_9693.JPG gp1_3
10-03-2017 09:05 Gp1_20170310_4_332_9694.JPG gp1_4
10-03-2017 09:05 Gp1_20170310_5_372_9695.JPG gp1_5
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