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Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #11543
Date and Time Friday 20th October 2017 11:25am
Approved Approved

Notes

Small waves entering Estuary

Long shore drift across the entrance with sand building at entrance around rocks with water flowing either side

Sand in estuary slightly visible

Foam visible at entrance and large amounts of sand visible in the rough sea breakers

Horse tracks visible on low track, peregrine falcon soaring on the strong winds, many bushes flowering, particularly pink ragwort (senecio elegance)

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 Fresh breeze
Sea State Rough

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.41m 0.61m
Time (hh:mm) 11:25 13:10
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 13:19 0.840
Low 07:49 0.440

Observation Documents

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