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Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #3363
Date and Time Monday 5th April 2010 11:00am
Approved Approved

Notes

1.Very shallow area between rocks and mouth, longshore drift continually bringing in more sand
2.Flow restricted from rocks back to near tunnel - very shallow
3.Rocks exposed at east end of beach and steep front to beach
4.seagrass beds exposed at east side of estuary. Scum forming along s/e side of estuary
5. Many small (10-15cm) fish along south side of estuary
6.Pied comorant (1)
7.6ml rain on 02.04.100

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 Moderate breeze Fresh breeze
Sea State Moderate Moderate

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.46m 0.34m
Time (hh:mm) 11:00 12:25
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 15:27 0.990
Low 08:01 0.120

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
05-04-2010 11:00 Photopoint GP.1
05-04-2010 11:00 Photopoint GP.2
05-04-2010 11:00 Photopoint GP.3
05-04-2010 11:00 Photopoint GP.4
05-04-2010 11:00 Photopoint GP.5