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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

8 March 2008

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #268
Date and Time Saturday 8th March 2008 11:10am
Approved Approved

Notes

Bar flattening out on the sea side. More sand on the beach both at the mouth and the east end. Waves breaking up toward highest point of berm.
Dead fish recorded as event for site.

Mouth Observation

Mouth state Closed
Previous
Flow Present? No
Previous
Flow Direction N/A
Previous
Above Sea Above Estuary
Berm Height (m) 1.0m 1.0m
Berm Length (m)

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction South-East
Beaufort Scale Calm
Sea State Slight

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 4.05m 4.05m
Time (hh:mm) 10:00
Tidal influence No
Tidal Range Time Height
High 13:34 0.580
Low 08:38 0.300

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
08-03-2008 11:10 Photopoint
08-03-2008 11:10 Photopoint
08-03-2008 11:10 Photopoint
08-03-2008 11:10 Photopoint
08-03-2008 11:10 Photopoint
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