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Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #11440
Date and Time Thursday 7th September 2017 10:33am
Approved Approved

Notes

Strong, dark and dirty discharge out, turning east

SW swell crossing over outflow (also long shore drift) - waves in all directions

Large amount of sand visible in breakers out to sea

sand E side of channel 1.30m sheer side from erosion caused by recent high seas

More rock down south & south east sides of Point Ronald

extensive erosion/debris low track

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 North
Beaufort Scale Strong breeze
Sea State Very Rough

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.90m 1.04m
Time (hh:mm) 10:33 12:12
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 13:23 1.080
Low 06:53 0.370

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
07-09-2017 14:55 Gp1_20170907_1_252_.JPG gp1_1
07-09-2017 14:55 Gp1_20170907_2_252_0373.JPG gp1_2
07-09-2017 14:55 Gp1_20170907_3_292_0374.JPG gp1_3
07-09-2017 14:55 Gp1_20170907_4_332_0375.JPG gp1_4
07-09-2017 14:55 Gp1_20170907_5_372_0376.JPG gp1_5