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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

22 October 2010

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #4601
Date and Time Friday 22nd October 2010 09:15am
Approved Approved

Notes

1.Strong flowing dark discharge out to east about 40m from shore
2.More sand build up on east side of channel upstream of rocks
3.Also more sand building up on east side of estuary
4.Channel beside cliff face north of tunnel has remained, with sand bars still to west side of estuary.
5. Prints of Hooded Plover mid to east end of beach
6.Silver gulls 13, White faced heron 1, feeding near mouth

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

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.34m 0.39m
Time (hh:mm) 09:15 10:45
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 12:37 0.750
Low 07:22 0.450

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
22-10-2010 09:15 Photopoint GP.1
22-10-2010 09:15 Photopoint GP.2
22-10-2010 09:15 Photopoint GP.3
22-10-2010 09:15 Photopoint GP.4
22-10-2010 09:15 Photopoint GP.5
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