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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

8 April 2011

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #5383
Date and Time Friday 8th April 2011 10:25am
Approved Approved

Notes

1. Slightly increased out flow, discharge visiable only around mouth
2.Steep sides (1m)to channel near mouth
3.Beach very wide & sloping, rocks exposed at east & west ends
4.waves circling at mouth
5.Large areas of sand exposed in estuary, seagrass on east side is showing signs of new growth.
6. Wanderer butterflies (3) on beach & near nouth

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
Beaufort Scale Fresh breeze
Sea State Slight

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.25m 0.28m
Time (hh:mm) 10:25 12:32
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 14:34 1.090
Low 07:27 0.200

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
08-04-2011 10:25 Photopoint Gp.1
08-04-2011 10:25 Photopoint Gp.3
08-04-2011 10:25 Photopoint Gp.4
08-04-2011 10:25 Photopoint Gp.5
08-04-2011 10:25 Photopoint Gp.6
08-04-2011 10:25 Photopoint Gp2.
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