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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

19 March 2019

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #12833
Date and Time Tuesday 19th March 2019 13:15pm
Approved Approved

Notes

AHD @ G6 1.48

Mouth closed but waves over topping berm at last hi tide. A higher 2nd. berm has risen closer to sea with a depression formed between it & the previous highest part of the original berm formation. Waves have been over berm & high up all along the beach. S wind blowing sand down channel into estuary, more sand over rock

Mouth Observation

Mouth state Closed
Previous
Flow Present? No
Previous
Flow Direction N/A
Previous
Above Sea Above Estuary
Berm Height (m) 0.3m
Berm Length (m) 97.0m

Physical Condition

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

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 1.52m 1.52m
Time (hh:mm) 13:15 15:15
Tidal influence No
Tidal Range Time Height
High 03:50 0.890
Low 12:32 0.450

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
08-04-2019 14:35 Ge_20190319_entrance_from_start_of_estuary_021.JPG
08-04-2019 14:35 Ge_20190319_front_of_berm__026.JPG
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