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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

8 June 2012

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #7221
Date and Time Friday 8th June 2012 10:40am
Approved Approved

Notes

1.Strong outflow from recent rainfall, dark discharge around mouth, along shore to east & along cliffs to west
2.Recent increase of flow since 06/06/12. Steep sides to channel (1.- 1.5m) near mouth. Dark silt & brown foam all along beach
3. Water cascading aroung rocks, flow on both sides
4.Waves in all directions at mouth -longshore drift bringing back more sand to mouth
5.Strong wave surges entering channel then swinging east into estuary . Water 'pulsing' upstream past G2

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 South
Beaufort Scale Moderate breeze
Sea State Rough

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.56m 0.70m
Time (hh:mm) 10:40 11:50
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 14:22 1.170
Low 06:40 0.270

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
08-06-2012 10:40 Photopoint Gp.1
08-06-2012 10:40 Photopoint Gp.2
08-06-2012 10:40 Photopoint Gp.3
08-06-2012 10:40 Photopoint Gp.4
08-06-2012 10:40 Photopoint Gp.5
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