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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

23 May 2009

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #2148
Date and Time Saturday 23rd May 2009 11:30am
Approved Approved

Notes

Changed formation of beach: sand build-up reforming, but still a return channel before estuary. Very large increase of berm into estuary. Discharge to east along beach, some to the west. Some slight flow inwards along eastside (wave surge). Sand built up east of the entrance forcing channel closer to cliffs and rocks.

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 North
Beaufort Scale Fresh breeze
Sea State Slight

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.49m 0.50m
Time (hh:mm) 11:10 12:50
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 12:03 1.160
Low 19:47 0.600

Observation Documents

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