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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

26 February 2010

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #3214
Date and Time Friday 26th February 2010 08:15am
Approved Approved

Notes

1. Slight outflow across a wide shallow area, some discharge around mouth and along shore line to the east
2.Steep front to beach has been reduced to a gradual slope. Longshore drift is bringing sand into channel above and below rocks. Evidence of hi tide well up onto beach
3.Kangaroos (2) deliberately entering water near rocks and going into waves at mouth
4. Spoonbill (1). Black duck (4). Swans (3). Pied comorants (2). About 8 Black cockatoos
3.Waves in all directions at mouth

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 North
Beaufort Scale Fresh breeze Fresh breeze
Sea State Moderate Moderate

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.41m 0.41m
Time (hh:mm) 08:15 09:50
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 01:13 1.020
Low 10:28 0.310

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
26-02-2010 08:15 Photopoint GP.1
26-02-2010 08:15 Photopoint GP.2
26-02-2010 08:15 Photopoint GP.3
26-02-2010 08:15 Photopoint GP.4
26-02-2010 08:15 Photopoint GP.5
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