GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
7 July 2018
Observation details
Overview
| Estuary | Gellibrand River Estuary |
|---|---|
| Site | Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site |
| Observation ID | #12253 |
| Date and Time | Saturday 7th July 2018 09:40am |
| Approved | Approved |
Notes
AHD G6 2.20 @ 09:30 2.38 @ 16:02
Heavy local rainfall 04-07-18 08-07-18 = 43 ml. causing flooding from run off but no water across any roads or tracks
Storm surge from High 7m.seas (WSW swell 13-14 secs) & South Gale force winds, waves entering channel over a wide area & crossing over high sand build up then continuing down channel into estuary where they turn sharply east & travel along south side of estuary. Water green upstream to past G2. Wind raising small waves that travel all across the estuary to north
Wind impacting/scouring sand dunes with stronger gusts carrying it along channel & into the estuary
Rock falls have increased at South & east sides of Pt Ronald
No photos from Gp1 site because of dangerous conditions
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