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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

5 June 2010

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #3683
Date and Time Saturday 5th June 2010 10:00am
Approved Approved

Notes

1.Flow out over wide large sand build up, deeper channel is near cliff and about 3-4m wide
2.Longshore drift bringing more sand
3.Small waves entering and travelling upstream along left side of channel
4.Beach wide and sloping, hi tide has reached half way up to dunes

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-West
Beaufort Scale Fresh breeze Gentle breeze
Sea State Moderate Moderate

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.60m 0.59m
Time (hh:mm) 09:50 11:58
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 03:40 0.730
Low 08:57 0.580

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
05-06-2010 10:00 Photopoint GP.1
05-06-2010 10:00 Photopoint GP.2
05-06-2010 10:00 Photopoint GP.3
05-06-2010 10:00 Photopoint GP.4
05-06-2010 10:00 Photopoint GP.5
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