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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

21 February 2018

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #11829
Date and Time Wednesday 21st February 2018 13:55pm
Approved Approved

Notes

Mouth closed & estuary has moved closer to top of berm but higher sand around rocks & more on sea side of berm. Waves overtopping berm but not reaching estuary. Waves impacting mid beach with backwash continuing to scour out  narrow depressions

Water over all of low track but only damp patch on top track. No water on other tracks, camp ground or OOR

Large number of small fish observed in shallow water all around the estuary. Large brightly coloured tiger snake on sand near water at S E side of estuary

Mouth Observation

Mouth state Closed
Previous
Flow Present? No
Previous
Flow Direction N/A
Previous
Above Sea Above Estuary
Berm Height (m) 0.2m 0.8m
Berm Length (m) 50.3m

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction South
Beaufort Scale Gentle breeze
Sea State Moderate

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 1.34m 1.34m
Time (hh:mm) 13:55 16:10
Tidal influence No
Tidal Range Time Height
High 16:19 0.860
Low 10:14 0.310

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
24-02-2018 15:50 Gp1_20180221_1_212_036.JPG gp1_1
24-02-2018 15:50 Gp1_20180221_2_252_037.JPG gp1_2
24-02-2018 15:50 Gp1_20180221_3_292_038.JPG gp1_3
24-02-2018 15:50 Gp1_20180221_4_332_039.JPG gp1_4
24-02-2018 15:50 Gp1_20180221_5_372_040.JPG gp1_5
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