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Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #12717
Date and Time Friday 15th February 2019 11:35am
Approved Approved

Notes

AHD G6  1.30 @ 08:34

Mouth closed but some waves have been uo to estuary at last hi tide. Berm is longer but gradually slopes down from estuary to ocean with small gradual rise around rocks which are now almost entirely covered with sand

Water up to start of low track but no water over any other tracks or roads or camp ground. G4 flats have water cover with water completely across dip in causeway.There is only water in drains upstream of G4 site but it has started to enter just upstream at site of mill. Northern flats at G5 have visible water in all low areas but no water entering  properties further upstream

Mouth Observation

Mouth state Closed
Previous
Flow Present? No
Previous
Flow Direction N/A
Previous
Above Sea Above Estuary
Berm Height (m) 0.6m 0.5m
Berm Length (m) 90.0m

Physical Condition

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

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 1.28m 1.29m
Time (hh:mm) 11:35 13:50
Tidal influence No
Tidal Range Time Height
High 03:46 0.960
Low 11:30 0.290

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
21-02-2019 15:30 Gp1_20190215_1_212_022.JPG
21-02-2019 15:30 Gp1_20190215_2_252_023.JPG
21-02-2019 15:30 Gp1_20190215_3_292_024.JPG
21-02-2019 15:30 Gp1_20190215_4_332_025.JPG
21-02-2019 15:30 Gp1_20190215_5_372_026.JPG