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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

16 December 2022

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #15184
Date and Time Friday 16th December 2022 12:00pm
Approved Approved

Notes

Large sandy beach on lagoon

Extensive brown discolouration out to sea

Longshore drift

Difficult to read AHD-very dirty, markings not visible

Mouth Observation

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

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction South-East
Beaufort Scale Moderate breeze
Sea State Slight

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.20m 0.20m
Time (hh:mm) 11:25 12:30
Tidal influence No
Tidal Range Time Height
High 15:35 0.660
Low 11:38 0.580

Observation Documents

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