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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

20 March 2010

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #3285
Date and Time Saturday 20th March 2010 16:20pm
Approved Approved

Notes

1. Rough sea bringing salt water into channel. Some salt return outflow. All water green/ blue colour. Salt fresh divide close to tunnel entrance. Scum around this area
2. Last high tide - high up on beach
3.Waves in all directions at mouth. Longshore drift bringing sand into channel. Almost no channel upstrean of rocks

Mouth Observation

Mouth state Open
Previous
Flow Present? Yes
Previous
Flow Direction In
Previous
Above Sea Above Estuary
Berm Height (m)
Berm Length (m)

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction South East
Beaufort Scale Gentle breeze Gentle breeze
Sea State Rough Slight

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.74m 0.78m
Time (hh:mm) 16:20 17:30
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 15:13 1.040
Low 08:41 0.170

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
20-03-2010 16:20 Photopoint GP.1
20-03-2010 16:20 Photopoint GP.2
20-03-2010 16:20 Photopoint GP.3
20-03-2010 16:20 Photopoint GP.4
20-03-2010 16:20 Photopoint GP.5
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