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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

5 July 2012

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #7403
Date and Time Thursday 5th July 2012 11:35am
Approved Approved

Notes

1. Strong dark discharge over wide area, out to sea, to west along cliff & along foreshore to east
2.Waves in all directions at mouth
3.Waves entering estuary, scouring south & south east side - large saw log moved over 30m to east
4.Steep front to beach (to 2.50m.) west end of beach where waves impact and turn toward mouth
5. Increase of Gladiolus undulatus on low track

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 Light Breeze
Sea State Rough

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.70m 0.75m
Time (hh:mm) 11:35 12:45
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 13:28 1.220
Low 05:36 0.310

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
05-07-2012 11:35 Photopoint Gp.1
05-07-2012 11:35 Photopoint Gp.2
05-07-2012 11:35 Photopoint Gp.3
05-07-2012 11:35 Photopoint Gp.4
05-07-2012 11:35 Photopoint Gp.5
05-07-2012 11:35 Photopoint Gp.6
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