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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

8 July 2011

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #5801
Date and Time Friday 8th July 2011 08:52am
Approved Approved

Notes

1.Strong outflow with visiable high turbidity
2.Water in all directions at mouth
3.Beach-gradual slope with deep scouring at eastern end. Large amount of foam on edge of beach & sea
4. 17 large logs on beach - more in estuary
5.Waves have been up to base of dunes during past high tides & rough seas.
6.Waves have travelled along sand eastside of channel and impacted on sand dunes south and east of the estuary. Large area has been removed on south side. Flooding of area near carpark has occured
7.Shellduck in estuary 2,
8.Dead Gannet 1, Dead penguins 2.

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 Strong breeze
Sea State Rough

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.62m 0.62m
Time (hh:mm) 08:42 10:05
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 15:09 0.940
Low 08:52 0.620

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
08-07-2011 08:52 Photopoint Gp.1
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