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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

19 May 2022

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #14696
Date and Time Thursday 19th May 2022 13:30pm
Approved Approved

Notes

AHD posts removed due to planned bridge replacement. Water level high, almost up to jetty. No sandbank.

Wide estuary mouth, narrow river outflow channel

Large clump of ?reeds ?seaweed in lagoon

I forgot to record tide heights

Mouth Observation

Mouth state Open
Previous O O O O O O P C C O O O
Flow Present? Yes
Previous Y Y Y Y Y Y N N N Y Y Y
Flow Direction Out
Previous O O O O O O N N N I I O
Above Sea Above Estuary
Berm Height (m)
Berm Length (m)

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction South
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 13:48
Low 06:26

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
Download 24-05-2022 18:05 Mouth_condition_19th_May_2022_.pdf
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