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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

5 August 2011

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #5928
Date and Time Friday 5th August 2011 11:00am
Approved Approved

Notes

1.Strong dark outflow, waves in all directions at mouth.
Channel wide.
2. Longshore drift bringing back more sand into channel upstream of rocks
3. Waves have been up tp base of dunes on foreshore and estuary -south side of estuary has been further reduced

Mouth Observation

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

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction North-East
Beaufort Scale Gentle breeze
Sea State Rough

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.44m 0.66m
Time (hh:mm) 11:00 12:00
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 14:16 0.940
Low 08:31 0.550

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
05-08-2011 11:00 Photopoint Gp.1
05-08-2011 11:00 Photopoint Gp.2
05-08-2011 11:00 Photopoint Gp.3
05-08-2011 11:00 Photopoint Gp.4
05-08-2011 11:00 Photopoint Gp.5
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