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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

18 August 2012

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #7601
Date and Time Saturday 18th August 2012 10:25am
Approved Approved

Notes

1. Flow out, but waves entering channel & continuing into estuary to north (across sand bar), also turning east & impacting on sand dunes & east side
2.Tide has been up to base of dunes on ocean beach, dark scum & debris along swash line also deep ripples in sand where longshore drift turns into channel
3.Sand higher with steep face 1.5m about 1/3 east of estuary on ocean beach

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 Fresh breeze
Sea State Rough

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.70m 0.84m
Time (hh:mm) 10:25 11:25
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 13:03 1.110
Low 06:15 0.370

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
18-08-2012 10:25 Photopoint Gp.1
18-08-2012 10:25 Photopoint Gp.2
18-08-2012 10:25 Photopoint Gp.3
18-08-2012 10:25 Photopoint Gp.4
18-08-2012 10:25 Photopoint Gp.5
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