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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

15 June 2012

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #7282
Date and Time Friday 15th June 2012 08:50am
Approved Approved

Notes

1. Strong outflow curving east of rocks. Flow on both sides. (About 10m.east of rocks)
2.Dark discharge along foreshore to east
3.Channel wide with waves entering & travelling along east side to estuary scouring side of channel which is about 1.5m high near mouth
4.Sea up to dunes at east end of beach with sand area increasing in height & width toward mouth
5.Sand visiable in waves near mouth

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 Moderate breeze
Sea State Moderate

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.62m 0.70m
Time (hh:mm) 08:50 09:45
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 11:02 0.950
Low 01:13 0.510

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
15-06-2012 08:50 Photopoint Gp.1
15-06-2012 08:50 Photopoint Gp.2
15-06-2012 08:50 Photopoint Gp.3
15-06-2012 08:50 Photopoint Gp.4
15-06-2012 08:50 Photopoint Gp.5
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