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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

3 February 2012

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #6681
Date and Time Friday 3rd February 2012 11:35am
Approved Approved

Notes

1.Water flowing out over sand build up at mouth -very shallow. Flow is close to cliff.
2.Channel from near tunnel has filled with sand water depth only up to about 50cm.
3.Waves in all directions at mouth
4. Beach - long slope to sea, rocks visiable at east end of beach

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) 0.49m 0.49m
Time (hh:mm) 11:35 12:50
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 01:47 0.830
Low 11:36 0.320

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
03-02-2012 11:35 Photopoint Gp.1
03-02-2012 11:35 Photopoint Gp.2
03-02-2012 11:35 Photopoint Gp.3
03-02-2012 11:35 Photopoint Gp.4
03-02-2012 11:35 Photopoint Gp.5
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