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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

24 August 2012

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #7662
Date and Time Friday 24th August 2012 11:13am
Approved Approved

Notes

1. Dark discharge out around mouth & to east
2.Very strong north wind along side of cliffs in estuary but wind is from west at G2 & upstream where foam crested waves (about 50 cm+) are travelling along flooded areas from midway between G5 & G4 & up to Rowan's Gully
3.Waves on ocean beach are up on dunes at mid beach & east end. They then travel back (long shore drift) toward mouth, turning and entering estuary & impacting on south & east sides. North wind is holding back full force

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 High wind, moderate gale, near gale
Sea State Rough

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.94m 1.08m
Time (hh:mm) 11:13 12:13
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 13:55 0.870
Low 08:50 0.660

Observation Documents

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