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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

16 July 2011

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #5845
Date and Time Saturday 16th July 2011 08:33am
Approved Approved

Notes

1.Strong dark outflow to east & west, waves in all directions around mouth. Occasional small wave entering estuary
2.Beach covered with silt & reeds up to base of dunes, east end scoured out with large mass of foam on rocks
3. High edge to channel (1m above water level) on east side of estuary continuing around to rocks
4. Frost cover on estuary vegetation near car park
5.White headed Hreons 2, Rail 1.

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 Fresh breeze
Sea State Moderate

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.20m 0.34m
Time (hh:mm) 08:33 09:55
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 13:14 1.190
Low 05:38 0.330

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
16-07-2011 08:33 Photopoint Gp.1
16-07-2011 08:33 Photopoint Gp.2
16-07-2011 08:33 Photopoint Gp.3
16-07-2011 08:33 Photopoint Gp.4
16-07-2011 08:33 Photopoint Gp.5
16-07-2011 08:33 Photopoint Gp.sandbar
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