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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

25 August 2023

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #15724
Date and Time Friday 25th August 2023 12:00pm
Approved Approved

Notes

Thick layer of river reeds across much of track to beach

Water surging back and forth at AHD meter at start  0.64-0.68

Mouth Observation

Mouth state Open
Previous O O O O O O P C C O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O
Flow Present? Yes
Previous Y Y Y Y Y Y N N N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Flow Direction Out
Previous O O O O O O N N N I I O O O O O O O O O I I O O O O
Above Sea Above Estuary
Berm Height (m)
Berm Length (m)

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction South
Beaufort Scale Fresh breeze
Sea State Rough

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.64m 0.70m
Time (hh:mm) 11:32 13:04
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 14:28 0.970
Low 09:13 0.640

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