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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

20 November 2011

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #6361
Date and Time Sunday 20th November 2011 10:14am
Approved Approved

Notes

1. Dark discharge around mouth & along shoreline to east
2.Waves in all directions at mouth. occasional wave over rocks & upstream
3.Channel only about 3-4m wide upstream of rocks
4.More sand build up east side of rocks & cliff face
5.High sand build up mid beach -sand cliff at east end of beach has increased height
6.Water level high east & south side of estuary

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
Beaufort Scale Strong breeze
Sea State Rough

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.70m 0.68m
Time (hh:mm) 10:14 12:10
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 05:29 0.760
Low 16:48 0.530

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
20-11-2011 10:14 Photopoint Gp.1
20-11-2011 10:14 Photopoint Gp.2
20-11-2011 10:14 Photopoint Gp.3
20-11-2011 10:14 Photopoint Gp.4
20-11-2011 10:14 Photopoint Gp.5
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