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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

17 June 2011

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #5701
Date and Time Friday 17th June 2011 09:27am
Approved Approved

Notes

1.Salt water entering estuary, salt fresh divide about 30m.downstream of rocks, east bank about 1m above water, channel in that area about 15-20m wide, flow on both sides of rocks.
2. Waves in all directions at mouth
3. Sand built up at mid beach, longshore drift & wind bringing sand back into channel, & around mouth

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 South-East
Beaufort Scale High wind, moderate gale, near gale
Sea State Rough

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.49m 0.71m
Time (hh:mm) 09:27 10:40
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 13:20 1.240
Low 05:15 0.280

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
17-06-2011 09:27 Photopoint Gp.1
17-06-2011 09:27 Photopoint Gp.2
17-06-2011 09:27 Photopoint Gp.3
17-06-2011 09:27 Photopoint Gp.4
17-06-2011 09:27 Photopoint Gp.5
17-06-2011 09:27 Photopoint Gp.sandbar
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