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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

20 December 2008

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #1462
Date and Time Saturday 20th December 2008 11:20am
Approved Approved

Notes

Sand bars in estuary clearly visible, waves scouring beach at east end, rocks exposed.
Fresh water discharge along the front of the beach and some to the SW.
Sand being carried along bech to river mouth, high mound of sand inthe middle 1/3 of the beach front. Big drop at the east end and mouth.

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 Gentle breeze
Sea State Slight

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 3.20m 2.90m
Time (hh:mm) 10:20 12:25
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 04:26 0.760
Low 11:26 0.270

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
20-12-2008 11:20 Photopoint
20-12-2008 11:20 Photopoint
20-12-2008 11:20 Photopoint
20-12-2008 11:20 Photopoint
20-12-2008 11:20 Photopoint
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