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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

15 August 2009

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #2283
Date and Time Saturday 15th August 2009 09:05am
Approved Approved

Notes

1. Strong out flow to east along beach but also more around the mouth and travelling at least 50m. out to sea (south)
2.Waves in all directions at mouth with a strong current out on east side of rocks. Sand build up on east side increasing.
3.Chanel at mouth about 8m. Upstream of rocks about 10m
4. Beach similar to last week but tide further out

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
Beaufort Scale High wind, moderate gale, near gale Fresh breeze
Sea State Rough Moderate

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.57m 0.49m
Time (hh:mm) 09:05 10:45
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 12:53 0.900
Low 09:09 0.850

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
15-08-2009 09:45 Photopoint GP.1
15-08-2009 09:45 Photopoint GP.2
15-08-2009 09:45 Photopoint GP.3
15-08-2009 09:45 Photopoint GP.4
15-08-2009 09:45 Photopoint GP.5
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