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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

27 December 2008

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #1461
Date and Time Saturday 27th December 2008 10:40am
Approved Approved

Notes

Fresh discharge along the front of the beach, a lot of sand visible in waves SW direction. Waves from east end of the beach bringing sand to the mouth of the estuary ( longshore drift).
Many fishermen on the beach around 8-10.
1 caspian tern fishing in the estuary.

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
Beaufort Scale Fresh breeze
Sea State Moderate

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 3.18m 3.40m
Time (hh:mm) 10:05 11:40
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 01:37 1.030
Low 18:09 0.140

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
27-12-2008 10:40 Photopoint
27-12-2008 10:40 Photopoint
27-12-2008 10:40 Photopoint
27-12-2008 10:40 Photopoint
27-12-2008 10:40 Photopoint
27-12-2008 10:40 Photopoint
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