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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

16 July 2010

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #3941
Date and Time Friday 16th July 2010 11:05am
Approved Approved

Notes

1. Stronger outflow due to recent rainfall.Increased turbidity causing a dark discharge to about 2/3ds along beach from entrance.
2. Some waves entering into estuary.
Waves in all directions at mouth with more sand from long shore drift entering channel
3.Steep cliffs of sand have formed along mid beach and last hi tide has reached nearly up to the dunes
4. Salmon being caught on beach

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
Beaufort Scale Fresh breeze
Sea State Moderate

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.55m 0.66m
Time (hh:mm) 11:05 12:20
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 14:32 1.110
Low 07:48 0.410

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
16-07-2010 11:05 Photopoint GP.1
16-07-2010 11:05 Photopoint GP.2
16-07-2010 11:05 Photopoint GP.3
16-07-2010 11:05 Photopoint GP.4
16-07-2010 11:05 Photopoint GP.5
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