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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

12 October 2019

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #13361
Date and Time Saturday 12th October 2019 17:20pm
Approved Approved

Notes

AHD board unreadable

unusual conditions with ESE swell 6-7 sec time duration. Very low water levels uncovering a very large sand build up in lagoon. Outflow very shallow over large wide area at entrance but channel deeper upstream rocks. Continual longshore drift across mouth. Beach front very high at mid beach

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 South-East
Beaufort Scale Gentle breeze
Sea State Moderate

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m)
Time (hh:mm)
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 13:02 0.860
Low 19:37 0.460

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
13-10-2019 14:35 Ge_20191012_sand_exposed_in_lagoon_565.JPG gp1_1
13-10-2019 14:35 Ge_20191012_entrance_low_water_level_570.JPG gp1_1
13-10-2019 14:35 Ge_20191012_height_of_beachfront_574.JPG gp1_1
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