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Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #1544
Date and Time Wednesday 21st January 2009 13:50pm
Approved Approved

Notes

Sand cliffs to about 20cm south of green rocks, very shallow after green rocks, people and their dogs crossing estuary.
Mouth nearly barred very shallow at waters edge, discharge going slightly left then dispersing ( along the beach to the east.)
A lot of sand stir in the area and out to the east of the beach and sea.
Evidence of high tide along the beach and around the estuary.

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 Moderate breeze
Sea State Moderate

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 3.60m 3.60m
Time (hh:mm) 13:15 14:25
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 02:38 0.810
Low 12:02 0.240

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
21-01-2009 13:50 Photopoint 1
21-01-2009 13:50 Photopoint 2
21-01-2009 13:50 Photopoint 3
21-01-2009 13:50 Photopoint 4
21-01-2009 13:50 Photopoint 5