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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

16 March 2012

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #6865
Date and Time Friday 16th March 2012 09:25am
Approved Approved

Notes

1. Strong shallow flow at mouth over sand build up
2.Steep edge to channel up & downstream of rocks (30-50cm) -flow only between rocks &cliff
3. Channel downstream of tunnel is very shallow (10-100cm)
4.Beach wide with gradual slope
5.Swans 8
6.Good sized fish being caught (only at entrance and Kangaroobie (Bream & Mullett)

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-West
Beaufort Scale Gentle breeze
Sea State Moderate

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.52m 0.57m
Time (hh:mm) 09:25 10:15
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 02:27 0.820
Low 10:02 0.160

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
16-03-2012 09:25 Photopoint Gp.1
16-03-2012 09:25 Photopoint Gp.2
16-03-2012 09:25 Photopoint Gp.3
16-03-2012 09:25 Photopoint Gp.4
16-03-2012 09:25 Photopoint Gp.5
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