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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

22 August 2009

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #2341
Date and Time Saturday 22nd August 2009 16:00pm
Approved Approved

Notes

1. Strong dark discharge (outflow) to the east.
2.Waves going in all directions at mouth. Longshore drift from east

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

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.90m 0.83m
Time (hh:mm) 15:36 16:45
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 13:16 1.000
Low 06:47 0.320

Observation Documents

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