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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

22 June 2012

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #7342
Date and Time Friday 22nd June 2012 11:05am
Approved Approved

Notes

1. Dark discharge flowing out around mouth
2. Wind driven sand & waves bringing more sand to mouth build up near rocks has increased reducing outflow on east side
3.Waves entering & scouring out southside of estuary moving 7m. long log about 30m. to east
4. Formerly high banks to channel & beach reduced from wave action
5. Dunes changing shape with wind action

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 Strong breeze
Sea State Rough

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.76m 0.87m
Time (hh:mm) 11:05 12:05
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 14:02 1.240
Low 06:35 0.360

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
22-06-2012 11:05 Photopoint Gp.1
22-06-2012 11:05 Photopoint Gp.2
22-06-2012 11:05 Photopoint Gp.3
22-06-2012 11:05 Photopoint Gp.4
22-06-2012 11:05 Photopoint Gp.5
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