GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
1 August 2009
Observation details
Overview
| Estuary | Gellibrand River Estuary |
|---|---|
| Site | Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site |
| Observation ID | #2247 |
| Date and Time | Saturday 1st August 2009 09:05am |
| Approved | Approved |
Notes
1. Lots of fox tracks
2.Beach - gradual slope to ocean
3.Out flow - brown discharge travelling along beach to east
4.Sand build up on east side of mouth increasing -channel reduced. Sand higher around rocks
5. waves from east travelling back to river mouth.
6.Waves going in all directions at mouth
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 | West |
| Beaufort Scale | High wind, moderate gale, near gale | Strong breeze |
| Sea State | Rough | Rough |
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