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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

8 September 2012

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #7712
Date and Time Saturday 8th September 2012 10:25am
Approved Approved

Notes

1. Discharge out around mouth & to east
2. Waves entering estuary - further reducing dunes on south side of estuary & surging along behind reeds on east side
3.Waves on ocean beach have created sheer face (1-2m) just below dunes after which they turn traveling west to mouth

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-East
Beaufort Scale High wind, moderate gale, near gale
Sea State Very Rough

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.88m 0.95m
Time (hh:mm) 10:25 11:45
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 14:02 0.830
Low 09:11 0.650

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
08-09-2012 10:25 Photopoint Gp.1
08-09-2012 10:25 Photopoint Gp.2
08-09-2012 10:25 Photopoint Gp.3
08-09-2012 10:25 Photopoint Gp.4
08-09-2012 10:25 Photopoint Gp.5
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