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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

3 December 2010

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #4761
Date and Time Friday 3rd December 2010 08:55am
Approved Approved

Notes

1. Reduced flow around mouth with more sand build up downstream of rocks. Channel width reduced
2.Sandbar in estuary, larger area exposed with new
smaller area to east
3.Ocean beach - gradual slope to ocean, rocks exposed at eastern end

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-East
Beaufort Scale Fresh breeze
Sea State Slight

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.37m 0.34m
Time (hh:mm) 08:55 10:40
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 01:42 1.010
Low 16:51 0.300

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
03-12-2010 08:55 Photopoint
03-12-2010 08:55 Photopoint Gp.1
03-12-2010 08:55 Photopoint Gp.2
03-12-2010 08:55 Photopoint Gp.3
03-12-2010 08:55 Photopoint Gp.4
03-12-2010 08:55 Photopoint Gp.5
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