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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

30 April 2008

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #615
Date and Time Wednesday 30th April 2008 00:00am
Approved Approved

Notes

1) Bar 80 metres from sea to river
2) Much more sand than last time
3) Evidence of long shore drift
4) There has been more rock fall
5) Water starting to come on COE'S FLATS
6) Bike marks on beach from around estuary

Mouth Observation

Mouth state Closed
Previous
Flow Present? No
Previous
Flow Direction N/A
Previous
Above Sea Above Estuary
Berm Height (m) 1.0m 0.3m
Berm Length (m)

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction North
Beaufort Scale Moderate breeze
Sea State Moderate

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 3.90m
Time (hh:mm) 12:40
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 21:17 0.750
Low 08:09 0.380

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
30-04-2008 12:30 Photopoint 1
30-04-2008 12:30 Photopoint 2
30-04-2008 12:30 Photopoint 3
30-04-2008 12:30 Photopoint 4
30-04-2008 12:30 Photopoint 5
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