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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

25 October 2008

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #1327
Date and Time Saturday 25th October 2008 11:40am
Approved Approved

Notes

1) Both the rocks near the entrance are enclosed by sand on the east side.
2) Water flowing out against cliff face.
3) Channel smaller
4) Fresh outflow reduced because of the lack of rain.
5) Water very brown.
6) Unattended dog wandering on low track.

Mouth Observation

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

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction North
Beaufort Scale Moderate breeze
Sea State Moderate

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.32m 0.32m
Time (hh:mm) 11:20 12:35
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 10:32 0.630
Low 17:14 0.380

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
25-10-2008 12:05 Photopoint 1
25-10-2008 12:05 Photopoint 2
25-10-2008 12:05 Photopoint 3
25-10-2008 12:05 Photopoint 4
25-10-2008 12:05 Photopoint 5
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