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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

10 August 2012

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #7564
Date and Time Friday 10th August 2012 09:45am
Approved Approved

Notes

1. Very dark discharge out around mouth and only to west.
2.Waves in all directions at mouth and entering estuary. Small wave surge noted at G2.
3. South side of estuary now has wide beach area infront of reduced dunes.
4.Ocean beach wide & sloping, signs of water up to base of dunes, large saw log has moved further to west (resulting from storm 09/08/12)

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) 0.69m 0.72m
Time (hh:mm) 09:45 10:35
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 14:37 0.900
Low 09:20 0.700

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
10-08-2012 09:45 Photopoint Gp.1
10-08-2012 09:45 Photopoint Gp.2
10-08-2012 09:45 Photopoint Gp.3
10-08-2012 09:45 Photopoint Gp.4
10-08-2012 09:45 Photopoint Gp.5
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