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Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #1552
Date and Time Saturday 29th November 2008 11:04am
Approved Approved

Notes

Large flock of black backed ibis on the camping ground. Salmon being caught near the mouth of the estuary.
Signs of waves over the bar in the last 12hrs, flow from upstream is reducing, waves from the estuary in the south upto 10-15 cm. Green rocks totally covered and water over wall of gate to tunnel.

Mouth Observation

Mouth state Closed
Previous
Flow Present? No
Previous
Flow Direction N/A
Previous
Above Sea Above Estuary
Berm Height (m) 2.0m 1.0m
Berm Length (m)

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction South
Beaufort Scale High wind, moderate gale, near gale
Sea State Moderate

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 4.00m 4.02m
Time (hh:mm) 11:04 12:05
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 12:46 0.510
Low 09:11 0.410

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
29-11-2008 11:04 Photopoint
29-11-2008 11:04 Photopoint
29-11-2008 11:04 Photopoint
29-11-2008 11:04 Photopoint
29-11-2008 11:04 Photopoint
29-11-2008 11:04 Photopoint