GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
18 May 2018
Observation details
Overview
| Estuary | Gellibrand River Estuary |
|---|---|
| Site | Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site |
| Observation ID | #12072 |
| Date and Time | Friday 18th May 2018 11:05am |
| Approved | Approved |
Notes
Very rough sea entering across wide area, waves going up channel over a high sand build up from mid channel into estuary.(Wave action visible at G2). The sand build up extends into the estuary under shallow water cover. Only salt water entering, slightly darker water east of start of channel near tunnel entrance indicates some mixing taking place. Occasional waves going high up on beach. Waves in all directions along beach (sand spit remains) with longshore drift crossing mouth. Beach still highest just east of mouth
Very high & low tides with waves 3.7- 4.6 high Swell duration 16-15 secs.
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