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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

4 March 2011

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #5242
Date and Time Friday 4th March 2011 10:20am
Approved Approved

Notes

1. Sea entering estuary, sand build up around rocks.
2. Evidence of strong longshore drift at last hi tide bringing more sand into channel upstream of rocks
3.Beach has increased steep front
4.Increased water level in estuary
5. Many small fish in sheltered shallow areas - east side of estuary
6.Dead Penguins (2) (fresh) one with head & neck wounds

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 Fresh breeze
Sea State Moderate

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.63m 0.61m
Time (hh:mm) 10:20 12:00
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 13:21 0.720
Low 08:10 0.400

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
04-03-2011 10:20 Photopoint Gp.1
04-03-2011 10:20 Photopoint Gp.2
04-03-2011 10:20 Photopoint Gp.3
04-03-2011 10:20 Photopoint Gp.4
04-03-2011 10:20 Photopoint Gp.5
04-03-2011 10:20 Photopoint Gp.sandbar
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