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Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #1503
Date and Time Saturday 17th January 2009 11:10am
Approved Approved

Notes

High tide mark half way to the dunes, more water in the estuary (salt increase upstream) huge increase in euphorbia in the area.
Lots of sea weed on estuary beach, channel at the mouth very shallow, but water barrelling out.
Extreme turbulence at mouthsome waves from both east e west. \Beach to the east seems to be flattening out, rocks at the east uncovered however, the sand cliff is reduced also.

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) 3.54m 3.58m
Time (hh:mm) 10:20 12:20
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 16:32 1.460
Low 10:20 0.230

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