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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

6 April 2012

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #7023
Date and Time Friday 6th April 2012 11:14am
Approved Approved

Notes

1.Mouth perched -sea entering over berm which has increased in height and width. Some return
2.Berm lower near cliff - about 1m. above water
3.River about 20 cm below berm
4.Waves going high up on beach. Swell wide spaced - waves up to 4m+

Mouth Observation

Mouth state Perched
Previous
Flow Present? No
Previous
Flow Direction N/A
Previous
Above Sea Above Estuary
Berm Height (m)
Berm Length (m)

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction North
Beaufort Scale Strong breeze
Sea State Rough

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 1.48m 1.48m
Time (hh:mm) 09:50 12:10
Tidal influence No
Tidal Range Time Height
High 12:23 0.930
Low 06:09 0.400

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
06-04-2012 11:14 Photopoint Gp.1
06-04-2012 11:14 Photopoint Gp.2
06-04-2012 11:14 Photopoint Gp.3
06-04-2012 11:14 Photopoint Gp.4
06-04-2012 11:14 Photopoint Gp.5
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