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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

2 June 2009

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #2189
Date and Time Tuesday 2nd June 2009 11:00am
Approved Approved

Notes

  • No wind
  • Smooth seas
  • Very low water level for the river in June.
  • Sand build up at east of mouth. The channel entrance is about 2-3m wide and quite shallow. Waves are coming across the mouth from the east and 'circling'. There is more sand built up east of the rocks and a small cascade between rocks and cliffs. Sand build up on mid-beach sloping back down towards channel.
  • Herons, beach swans and spoonbills on exposed sand banks

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
Beaufort Scale Calm
Sea State Smooth

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.34m 0.32m
Time (hh:mm) 10:25 11:40
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 16:02 0.820
Low 09:17 0.710

Observation Documents

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