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Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #3237
Date and Time Friday 5th March 2010 10:15am
Approved Approved

Notes

1. Shallow narrow flow out over large sand build up at mouth.Very low tide (0.07) has cut a steep bank on east side of channel downstream of rocks. Waves in all directions at mouth
2.Pale reduced discharge around mouth and east along shoreline
3.Increased sand build up in channel upstream of rocks
4.Rocks exposed at east end of beach and in front of cliff (west)
5. 2 petrols over beach. 5 ducks, 4 swans and many black cockatoos

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-East
Beaufort Scale Light Air Gentle breeze
Sea State Slight Moderate

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.42m 0.40m
Time (hh:mm) 10:15 11:20
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 14:38 0.990
Low 08:49 0.070

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
05-03-2010 10:15 Photopoint GP.1
05-03-2010 10:15 Photopoint GP.2
05-03-2010 10:15 Photopoint GP.3
05-03-2010 10:15 Photopoint GP.4
05-03-2010 10:15 Photopoint GP.5