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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

18 July 2009

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #2173
Date and Time Saturday 18th July 2009 08:15am
Approved Approved

Notes

1.Strong flow of very dark water out along beach to east .Much sand at eastern end of beach.
2.Beach has gradual slope down to sea
3.Freezing cold n/w wind.
4.64ml rain at G6 during week-more in catchment
5.Large amount of sand exposed on s-side of estuary
6.Sand build up on east side of mouth projecting into sea
7. 3.spoonbills,1egret, 1pied comorant, male & female musk duck

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-West North-West
Beaufort Scale Strong breeze Moderate breeze
Sea State Slight Moderate

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.54m 0.54m
Time (hh:mm) 08:15 09:30
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 11:42 1.000
Low 23:16 0.390

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
18-07-2009 09:05 Photopoint GP.1
18-07-2009 09:05 Photopoint GP.2
18-07-2009 09:05 Photopoint GP.3
18-07-2009 09:05 Photopoint GP.4
18-07-2009 09:05 Photopoint GP.5
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