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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

30 April 2010

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #3481
Date and Time Friday 30th April 2010 13:10pm
Approved Approved

Notes

1.Bar has formed from mouth (wide area) to near tunnel. Waves are entering past tunnel into estuary (hi tide).Salt return flowing back to sea
2.Hi tide mark is nearly up to the dunes in the estuary and along beach. Eastern end of beach has been scoured out.
3.Beach has now a long wide gradual slope to sea
4.Lot of 'jelly' on beach
5.Water is over low track around estuary

Mouth Observation

Mouth state Perched
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 West
Beaufort Scale Moderate breeze Strong breeze
Sea State Rough Rough

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 1.22m 1.22m
Time (hh:mm) 13:30 14:40
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 13:12 1.210
Low 05:45 0.190

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
30-04-2010 13:10 Photopoint GP.1
30-04-2010 13:10 Photopoint GP.2
30-04-2010 13:10 Photopoint GP.3
30-04-2010 13:10 Photopoint GP.4
30-04-2010 13:10 Photopoint GP.5
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