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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

1 June 2012

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #7201
Date and Time Friday 1st June 2012 10:00am
Approved Approved

Notes

1.Strong out flow, actual channel upstream of rocks only about 5-6m. wide. Water flowing both sides of rocks
2.Dark discharge around mouth
3. Waves travelling from east along shore to mouth then entering estuary
4.Beach has been leveled out - gradual slope to sea
5.Steep front to sand in area toward mouth, highest point now1/3rd. away from mouth, sand has been reduced in height near mouth
6.Sand bar exposed in estuary

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
Beaufort Scale Gentle breeze
Sea State Moderate

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.44m 0.46m
Time (hh:mm) 10:00 11:25
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 11:28 0.950
Low 02:20 0.560

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
01-06-2012 10:00 Photopoint Gp.1
01-06-2012 10:00 Photopoint Gp.2
01-06-2012 10:00 Photopoint Gp.3
01-06-2012 10:00 Photopoint Gp.4
01-06-2012 10:00 Photopoint Gp.5
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