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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

25 May 2012

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #7189
Date and Time Friday 25th May 2012 12:20pm
Approved Approved

Notes

1.Mouth barred but large waves crossing bar. No fresh return. Green water at start of estuary
2.Steep front to beach. Sand higher near mouth and nearly covering small rock.
3.South wind (gusts up to 8) driving waves & sand to mouth
4.Water from rainfall run off (52ml. over night) covering large areas of camping ground and tracks to beach but not over any roads

Mouth Observation

Mouth state Perched
Previous
Flow Present? Yes
Previous
Flow Direction In
Previous
Above Sea Above Estuary
Berm Height (m)
Berm Length (m)

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction South
Beaufort Scale High wind, moderate gale, near gale
Sea State Rough

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 1.25m 1.24m
Time (hh:mm) 12:20 13:40
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 14:36 1.190
Low 07:06 0.330

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
25-05-2012 12:20 Photopoint Gp.1
25-05-2012 12:20 Photopoint Gp.2
25-05-2012 12:20 Photopoint Gp.3
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