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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

3 November 2012

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #7913
Date and Time Saturday 3rd November 2012 09:17am
Approved Approved

Notes

1.Dark discharge out around mouth
2.Width of channel upstream rocks -5-6m wide
3.Slight flow infront & between rocks but main flow cascading between rocks & cliff
4.Beach wide -10cm deep north south ridges near mouth
5.Last hi tide high up on ocean beach & in estuary

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-East
Beaufort Scale Light Air
Sea State Moderate

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.67m 0.60m
Time (hh:mm) 09:17 11:10
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 14:00 0.720
Low 09:34 0.520

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
03-11-2012 09:17 Photopoint Gp.1
03-11-2012 09:17 Photopoint Gp.2
03-11-2012 09:17 Photopoint Gp.3
03-11-2012 09:17 Photopoint Gp.4
03-11-2012 09:17 Photopoint Gp.5
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