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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

22 April 2011

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #5439
Date and Time Friday 22nd April 2011 08:26am
Approved Approved

Notes

1.Sandy discharge around mouth, waves circling & long shore drift travelling along beach to entrance
2. Increased sand build up infront of rocks
3.Very rough sea 21/04/11 has reduced beach to wide gradual slope. Tide/waves have been up to base of dunes & also created a smooth sloping side to the river channel
4.Water levels in the estuary have been up to 1m. above the present 1.68 AHD level
5. Wave action has reduced sand dunes on east side of channel & south side of estuary

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 Strong breeze
Sea State Rough

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.68m 0.64m
Time (hh:mm) 08:25 09:45
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 14:38 1.140
Low 06:49 0.100

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
22-04-2011 08:26 Photopoint Gp.1
22-04-2011 08:26 Photopoint Gp.2
22-04-2011 08:26 Photopoint Gp.3
22-04-2011 08:26 Photopoint Gp.4
22-04-2011 08:26 Photopoint Gp.5
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