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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

31 January 2009

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #1565
Date and Time Saturday 31st January 2009 10:10am
Approved Approved

Notes

Small fish beig chased by larger fish at the south end of the estuary. Very long sand bar, many varieties of fish on the east side of the estuary. East end of beach scoured out rocks visible. Sand high on the centre of the beach, jelly like substance at the tide mark.
One lead 9cm flathead at the southend of the estuary.

Mouth Observation

Mouth state Closed
Previous
Flow Present? No
Previous
Flow Direction N/A
Previous
Above Sea Above Estuary
Berm Height (m) 2.0m 0.3m
Berm Length (m)

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction South North
Beaufort Scale Strong breeze Gentle breeze
Sea State Slight

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 3.82m 3.82m
Time (hh:mm) 10:10 11:50
Tidal influence No
Tidal Range Time Height
High 03:25 0.970
Low 09:59 0.280

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
31-01-2009 10:10 Photopoint 1
31-01-2009 10:10 Photopoint 2
31-01-2009 10:10 Photopoint 3
31-01-2009 10:10 Photopoint 4
31-01-2009 10:10 Photopoint 5
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