GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
19 March 2018
Observation details
Overview
| Estuary | Gellibrand River Estuary |
|---|---|
| Site | Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site |
| Observation ID | #11920 |
| Date and Time | Monday 19th March 2018 10:30am |
| Approved | Approved |
Notes
Berm reformed- waves from v.rough sea overtopping up into estuary, only salt return. Waves are going wide across sand build up in the recently opened entrance, the 1st rock is nearly covered with sand. Large amount of sand in breakers from back wash. Strong longshore drift across entrance
At east end of beach waves are going up over the recently formed sand cliffs & pooling in a confined area between top of sand & dunes.
Water is rising in estuary & areas previously left uncovered by recent artificial opening where very large numbers of small fish can be seen all along the low track
Observations from Gp1 site not taken as wind too strong. Wind N in this area, S along channel & Se along beach
Photos downloaded are not in usual sequence
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