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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

8 August 2009

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #2261
Date and Time Saturday 8th August 2009 09:20am
Approved Approved

Notes

1.Dark flow discharging to east along shoreline & around mouth (flow is blocked by sand build up on east side). No flow south
2.Waves in all directions around mouth. Longshore drift from east bringing sand back into channel
3.Sand highest at mid beach
4. Sand build up around rocks increasing. Entrance channel about 7-8m. wide

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 North-West
Beaufort Scale Strong breeze High wind, moderate gale, near gale
Sea State Rough Very Rough

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.63m 0.68m
Time (hh:mm) 08:55 10:45
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 13:38 1.150
Low 06:28 0.350

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
08-08-2009 09:20 Photopoint
08-08-2009 09:20 Photopoint GP.1
08-08-2009 09:20 Photopoint GP.3
08-08-2009 09:20 Photopoint GP.4
08-08-2009 09:20 Photopoint GP2.
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