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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

8 June 2009

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #2190
Date and Time Monday 8th June 2009 11:35am
Approved Approved

Notes

The channel is quite shallow with more sand built up in front of and upstream of rocks. A lot of dead and green seagrass on the south and east side of the estuary. Waves are going over the 'sand cliffs' mid-beach and travelling wets along the beachand into the channel around the rocks. Water is flowing in both directions at6 estuary mouth. Small (40cm) waves are coming into the estuary.

Mouth Observation

Mouth state Open
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
Beaufort Scale Moderate breeze
Sea State Moderate

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.87m 0.94m
Time (hh:mm) 10:50 12:05
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 12:54 1.240
Low 20:20 0.650

Observation Documents

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