GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
28 August 2009
Observation details
Overview
| Estuary | Gellibrand River Estuary |
|---|---|
| Site | Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site |
| Observation ID | #2407 |
| Date and Time | Friday 28th August 2009 11:40am |
| Approved | Approved |
Notes
1.very strong outflow. Brown discharge seems to be going out to sea south and possibly s/w as well as along shoreline.Difficult to tell because of foam and white water.
2.Occasional wave along east side of channel into estuary
3.More sand along channel exposed, beach - gradual slope back to ocean.Rocks exposed at east end of beach
4.Water circling at entrance.
5.Huge amount of rubbish along s/e side of estuary(including a lot of plastic)
6.Some large thin fish (15cm.) in reeds e.side of estuary. Water very dirty -Dark redish brown.Turbidity between 50-60 at that area
7.Serious flooding upstream G4. No water over road between Kangaroobie and GOR.
8.AHD G6 - 3.62 at 15:15
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 | Fresh breeze | High wind, moderate gale, near gale |
| Sea State | Very Rough | Very Rough |
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