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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

27 May 2011

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #5601
Date and Time Friday 27th May 2011 11:03am
Approved Approved

Notes

1.Beach very wide
2.Sand higher in area between rocks & tunnel, evidence of last tide bringing waves across that area. Waves have been up close to dunes on beach.
3. Very large cat on low track from Ocean car park.
Fox prints around water's edge

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) 0.78m 0.76m
Time (hh:mm) 11:03 12:06
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 16:27 0.810
Low 00:38 0.600

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
27-05-2011 11:03 Photopoint Gp.1
27-05-2011 11:03 Photopoint Gp.2
27-05-2011 11:03 Photopoint Gp.3
27-05-2011 11:03 Photopoint Gp.4
27-05-2011 11:03 Photopoint Gp.5
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