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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

8 January 2010

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #3003
Date and Time Friday 8th January 2010 08:20am
Approved Approved

Notes

1.Weak shallow outflow over raised sand at entrance (possible to walk across). Slight discolouration immediately around mouth.
2.Channel 4m. wide and shallow upstream from rocks to about 1/3 way to Tunnel.
4. Steep front to beach with rocks exposed at eastern end
5. Water low in estuary with sand bars starting to show. Algae/scum forming along seagrass beds.(also more at edge of river -G2 )

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 South-West
Beaufort Scale Moderate breeze Moderate breeze
Sea State Slight Moderate

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.36m 0.36m
Time (hh:mm) 08:20 09:43
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 08:54 0.920
Low 15:42 0.210

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
08-01-2010 08:20 Photopoint GP.1
08-01-2010 08:20 Photopoint GP.2
08-01-2010 08:20 Photopoint GP.3
08-01-2010 08:20 Photopoint GP.4
08-01-2010 08:20 Photopoint GP.5
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