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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

14 December 2012

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #7968
Date and Time Friday 14th December 2012 10:40am
Approved Approved

Notes

1. 1.Mouth shallow with only narrow deeper channel near cliff
2.Area directly upstream rocks has widened since 13/12/12
3.Last hi tide well up to dunes & continuing strong longshore drift still bringing sand to mouth (area increased)
4. Debris mid estuary has moved further upstream
5.Large amount of small green seaweed along swashline in estuary
6.Pelican on exposed sand bar

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 Gentle breeze
Sea State Moderate

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.58m 0.56m
Time (hh:mm) 10:40 11:45
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 02:08 1.800
Low 10:30 0.500

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
14-12-2012 10:40 Photopoint Gp_1
14-12-2012 10:40 Photopoint Gp_2
14-12-2012 10:40 Photopoint Gp_3
14-12-2012 10:40 Photopoint Gp_4
14-12-2012 10:40 Photopoint Gp_5
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