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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

20 January 2012

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #6604
Date and Time Friday 20th January 2012 10:05am
Approved Approved

Notes

1.Flow from channel greatly reduced from 17/01/2011
shallow flow over sand build up at mouth
2.Flow between rocks & against cliff face
3. Water level in estuary much lower - large sheets of drying algae draped over vegetation on east side
4.Small fish in water eastside

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 South-East
Beaufort Scale Moderate breeze
Sea State Moderate

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.57m 0.54m
Time (hh:mm) 07:30 10:00
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 10:29 0.930
Low 12:26 0.250

Observation Documents

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