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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

5 November 2008

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #1553
Date and Time Wednesday 5th November 2008 11:15am
Approved Approved

Notes

Sand higher on bar, water coming into top track at estuary, strong north wind blowing sand to sea.
Bar is lower against cliff, 24.5ml of rain in the previous 6 days.
Pied oyster catcher ocean side of bar, cormorants fishing along waves. 2 dogs on beach and evidence of horse tracks.

Mouth Observation

Mouth state Closed
Previous
Flow Present? No
Previous
Flow Direction N/A
Previous
Above Sea Above Estuary
Berm Height (m) 2.0m 0.7m
Berm Length (m)

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction North
Beaufort Scale High wind, moderate gale, near gale
Sea State Slight

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 4.15m 4.15m
Time (hh:mm) 11:00 12:15
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 04:18 0.880
Low 10:56 0.550

Observation Documents

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