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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

9 November 2008

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #1521
Date and Time Sunday 9th November 2008 11:20am
Approved Approved

Notes

Low tides all day, channel at mouth only about 1-2m wide 30cm - 1m deep at certain parts.)
More sand over rocks at entrance, wave direction to east end of beach some drift coming back into mouth. Out flow travelling along beach and out south/west, main flow south/west.

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 North-West
Beaufort Scale Fresh breeze
Sea State Moderate

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.66m 0.65m
Time (hh:mm) 10:35 12:15
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 10:23 0.630
Low 17:40 0.370

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
09-11-2008 08:25 Photopoint
09-11-2008 08:25 Photopoint
09-11-2008 08:25 Photopoint
09-11-2008 08:25 Photopoint
09-11-2008 08:25 Photopoint
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