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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

6 January 2012

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #6535
Date and Time Friday 6th January 2012 07:40am
Approved Approved

Notes

1.Entrance very shallow , waves over sand build up with small channel against cliff
2.Waves in all directions at mouth. Longshore drift bringing more sand
3. Sand around rocks higher
4.Reduced flow - no rain since 1.5ml since 26/12/11
5. Sand higher mid beach
6.Dead fish at entrance

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-East
Beaufort Scale Light Breeze
Sea State Moderate

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.74m 0.73m
Time (hh:mm) 07:40 09:00
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 00:58 0.950
Low 15:52 0.360

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
06-01-2012 07:40 Photopoint Gp.1
06-01-2012 07:40 Photopoint Gp.2
06-01-2012 07:40 Photopoint Gp.3
06-01-2012 07:40 Photopoint Gp.4
06-01-2012 07:40 Photopoint Gp.5
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