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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

3 June 2011

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #5621
Date and Time Friday 3rd June 2011 09:40am
Approved Approved

Notes

1.Salt water entering, divide about 50m. upstream of rocks
2. Beach wide with gradual slope
3. Longshore drift bringing sand back around rocks & entrance. Hi tide has also impacted on channel upstream of rocks

Mouth Observation

Mouth state Open
Previous
Flow Present? Yes
Previous
Flow Direction In
Previous
Above Sea Above Estuary
Berm Height (m)
Berm Length (m)

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction North
Beaufort Scale Strong breeze
Sea State Rough

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.60m 0.80m
Time (hh:mm) 09:40 10:55
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 13:28 1.270
Low 05:45 0.330

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
03-06-2011 09:40 Photopoint Gp.1
03-06-2011 09:40 Photopoint Gp.2
03-06-2011 09:40 Photopoint Gp.3
03-06-2011 09:40 Photopoint Gp.4
03-06-2011 09:40 Photopoint Gp.5
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