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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

24 January 2009

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #1545
Date and Time Saturday 24th January 2009 12:35pm
Approved Approved

Notes

No flow from the estuart to the sea. Sand is piled high on the centre of the beach, very long bar with children digging and playing in the bar. Some water, occasionally, reaching up the bar, 2 dogs on the beach.

Mouth Observation

Mouth state Closed
Previous
Flow Present? Yes
Previous
Flow Direction In
Previous
Above Sea Above Estuary
Berm Height (m)
Berm Length (m)

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction South-West
Beaufort Scale High wind, moderate gale, near gale Strong/severe gale
Sea State Rough Very Rough

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 3.73m 3.73m
Time (hh:mm) 11:20 13:10
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 01:29 1.010
Low 17:32 0.320

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
24-01-2009 12:07 Photopoint 1
24-01-2009 12:07 Photopoint 2
24-01-2009 12:07 Photopoint 3
24-01-2009 12:07 Photopoint 4
24-01-2009 12:07 Photopoint 5
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