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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

1 November 2008

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #1554
Date and Time Saturday 1st November 2008 11:45am
Approved Approved

Notes

Fresh discharge going east along beach and also out to sea south/west.
Some rainfall last week, more water now going out, very dark colour.
More sand present on the east side of the rocks, senico elegans extremely prolific on base of cliff and dunes.

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 Slight

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.67m 0.64m
Time (hh:mm) 11:05 12:20
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 02:27 1.080
Low 09:04 0.420

Observation Documents

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