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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

20 June 2009

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #2023
Date and Time Saturday 20th June 2009 00:00am
Approved Approved

Notes

1.discharge contained around entrance.Nothing east of sand deposit on east side of entrance
2. more sand-east side of rocks
3.sand 'cliffs' along channel in two stages up to 1m.
4.waves in all directions around entrance
5.off shore wind flatening waves

Mouth Observation

Mouth state Closed
Previous
Flow Present? Yes
Previous
Flow Direction In
Previous
Above Sea Above Estuary
Berm Height (m)
Berm Length (m)

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction North North
Beaufort Scale Strong breeze Moderate breeze
Sea State Moderate Moderate

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.49m 0.52m
Time (hh:mm) 09:35 10:45
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 11:33 1.110
Low 01:58 0.470

Observation Documents

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