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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

3 October 2009

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #2603
Date and Time Saturday 3rd October 2009 10:15am
Approved Approved

Notes

1.Strong dark & dirty out flow to east, stopped by sand build up projecting into sea at east end of beach. Discharge going south and S/W in front of cliffs. Some waves entering estuary along east side of channel
2.Mid beach carved out, water up to dunes.Brown scum mark high on beach.
3. More sand forming around entrance, large build up behind rocks, height of sand between channel and dunes much reduced.

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 South South-West
Beaufort Scale Fresh breeze Fresh breeze
Sea State Rough Rough

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.66m 0.64m
Time (hh:mm) 10:15 10:50
Tidal influence No
Tidal Range Time Height
High 11:59 0.870
Low 05:58 0.410

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
03-10-2009 10:15 Photopoint GP.1
03-10-2009 10:15 Photopoint GP.2
03-10-2009 10:15 Photopoint GP.3
03-10-2009 10:15 Photopoint GP.4
03-10-2009 10:15 Photopoint GP.5
03-10-2009 10:15 Photopoint GP.6
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