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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

31 July 2010

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #4083
Date and Time Saturday 31st July 2010 10:25am
Approved Approved

Notes

1.Water flowing out but waves entering, salt/fresh divide about 30m. upstream from rocks.
2.Large increase of exposed sand near end of channel (estuary). Channel shallow. Distance from sand to tunnel entrance = 10m.
3.Steep double sand 'cliffs' mid ocean beach
4.Sandbars exposed in estuary
5. Birds - Pied comorant 1, Singing Honeyeaters 3.

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-West
Beaufort Scale Fresh breeze
Sea State Moderate

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.33m 0.46m
Time (hh:mm) 10:25 11:25
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 14:27 1.040
Low 08:12 0.460

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
31-07-2010 10:21 Photopoint GP.1
31-07-2010 10:21 Photopoint GP.2
31-07-2010 10:21 Photopoint GP.3
31-07-2010 10:21 Photopoint GP.4
31-07-2010 10:21 Photopoint GP.5
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