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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

9 October 2010

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #4543
Date and Time Saturday 9th October 2010 13:15pm
Approved Approved

Notes

1. Flow both in & out, dark discharge only around mouth and to east
2. Whirlpool around rocks at mouth, longshore drift bringing more sand back to mouth & channel
3.Sea has carved out high steep banks of sand at east end of beach
4.Increasing erosion of sand dunes and east side of estuary.
5.Water in estuary is very reddish brown in colour, pollen can be seen floating on surface in some areas
6.Senecio elegans in flower -area reduced because of erosion

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

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.53m 0.53m
Time (hh:mm) 13:15 14:10
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 11:54 0.710
Low 07:09 0.440

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
09-10-2010 13:50 Photopoint GP.1
09-10-2010 13:50 Photopoint GP.2
09-10-2010 13:50 Photopoint GP.3
09-10-2010 13:50 Photopoint GP.4
09-10-2010 13:50 Photopoint GP.5
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