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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

7 November 2009

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #2785
Date and Time Saturday 7th November 2009 09:35am
Approved Approved

Notes

1. Dark discharge to near east end of beach and out to sea for about 50m. Also discharge to west and around mouth.
2.Sandbars and sea grass exposed in estuary
3. Beach- large areas of sand exposed, more sand at mid beach and near mouth
4.Blue dragonflies along s/e side of estuary. 1 dead bush rat. Large no. of moth's wings at tide mark in estuary.

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-East South-East
Beaufort Scale Fresh breeze Fresh breeze
Sea State Slight Moderate

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.18m 0.18m
Time (hh:mm) 09:35 11:10
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 13:05 0.660
Low 10:12 0.630

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
07-11-2009 09:35 Photopoint GP.1
07-11-2009 09:35 Photopoint GP.3
07-11-2009 09:35 Photopoint GP.4
07-11-2009 09:35 Photopoint GP.5
07-11-2009 09:35 Photopoint GP.6
07-11-2009 09:35 Photopoint GP2.
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