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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

2 March 2012

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #6803
Date and Time Friday 2nd March 2012 09:10am
Approved Approved

Notes

1. Very shallow flow out , flow only between rocks & cliff
2. Sand has reduced depth of channel from entrance to near tunnel
3. Strong e.wind blowing sand into channel
4.Beach wide & sloping rocks exposed at east end

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 East
Beaufort Scale Fresh breeze
Sea State Moderate

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.48m 0.46m
Time (hh:mm) 09:10 10:23
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 02:53 0.780
Low 10:28 0.260

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
02-03-2012 09:10 Photopoint GP.1
02-03-2012 09:10 Photopoint Gp.2
02-03-2012 09:10 Photopoint Gp.3
02-03-2012 09:10 Photopoint Gp.4
02-03-2012 09:10 Photopoint Gp.5
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