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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

13 December 2008

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #1452
Date and Time Saturday 13th December 2008 12:00pm
Approved Approved

Notes

Extreme weather conditions, winds coming south down estuary, large channel about 20m wide at mouth.
Sand cliff 1.5m at eastern side, waves entering mouth.
egetation flattened and being covered bysand on the more sheltered side of the dunes.
No photos taken due to severe weather conditions.

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 South
Beaufort Scale Gale, fresh gale
Sea State Rough

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 3.25m 3.25m
Time (hh:mm) 12:00 12:30
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 01:48 1.130
Low 17:40 0.030

Observation Documents

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