GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
26 June 2017
Observation details
Overview
| Estuary | Gellibrand River Estuary |
|---|---|
| Site | Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site |
| Observation ID | #11293 |
| Date and Time | Monday 26th June 2017 11:31am |
| Approved | Approved |
Notes
Some outflow but mainly salt from waves entering down channel ( which is narrow at mid point) then proceeding into estuary turning abruptly to east
Sand build up visible under wave surge around rocks
SW swell strongly impacting east end of beach. Beach face higher near entrance but with several deep NS channels
Very strong wave surge creating dramatic whirlpool recorded where channel meets estuary on 24-06-17
Over period 24-26-06-17 very high tides recorded but not much rainfall
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