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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

20 September 2008

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #1302
Date and Time Saturday 20th September 2008 12:15pm
Approved Approved

Notes

1) Sand build up infront of rocks.
2) Sea pushing saltwater 20-30m up the channel.
3) More sand in channel, waves carrying sand from east of rocks into channel.
4) 10cm waves being created by west wind which are breaking on the southeastern corner of the estuary.
5) Strong wind swirls in estuary.

Mouth Observation

Mouth state Open
Previous
Flow Present? Yes
Previous
Flow Direction In
Previous
Above Sea Above Estuary
Berm Height (m)
Berm Length (m)

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction West South-West
Beaufort Scale Gale, fresh gale
Sea State Rough

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.69m 0.84m
Time (hh:mm) 12:15 13:20
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 13:05 0.700
Low 08:37 0.490

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
20-09-2008 12:50 Photopoint 1
20-09-2008 12:50 Photopoint 2
20-09-2008 12:50 Photopoint 3
20-09-2008 12:50 Photopoint 4
20-09-2008 12:50 Photopoint 5
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