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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

17 September 2010

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #4481
Date and Time Friday 17th September 2010 10:25am
Approved Approved

Notes

1.Strong dark outflow, waves entering estuary & swinging to east as well as travelling north.
Waves in all directions at mouth. Much foam in channel and along beach
2.Foam & dark sludge on ocean beach close to base of dunes. Waves high up on beach
3. Sand is building up south of rocks and east side of channel
4. More erosion to dunes east side of channel and east side of estuary
5.Birds
Harrier 1, Letterwinged Kite 1.

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
Beaufort Scale High wind, moderate gale, near gale
Sea State Rough

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.84m 0.73m
Time (hh:mm) 10:25 11:40
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 12:59 0.830
Low 08:49 0.750

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
17-09-2010 10:25 Photopoint GP.1
17-09-2010 10:25 Photopoint GP.2
17-09-2010 10:25 Photopoint GP.3
17-09-2010 10:25 Photopoint GP.4
17-09-2010 10:25 Photopoint GP.5
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