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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

14 February 2009

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #1694
Date and Time Saturday 14th February 2009 12:15pm
Approved Approved

Notes

3 dead penguins near mouth
channel digging at ocena end of estuary. Not kids - footprints are large.
very high tide in past 5 days

Mouth Observation

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

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction South
Beaufort Scale Light Air
Sea State Smooth

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.31m 3.91m
Time (hh:mm) 11:25 13:00
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 15:37 0.880
Low 09:20 0.160

Observation Documents

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