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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

25 January 2013

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #8033
Date and Time Friday 25th January 2013 09:30am
Approved Approved

Notes

1. River barred but some waves over berm at mouth during hi tide
2.Estuary has moved closer to berm
3.Very strong south wind driving waves across estuary, also carrying sand into channel
4. Beach now has 1.40 high sand cliff at mid beach
5. Water higher in estuary but no water over roads & track
6.Nankeen kestrel nesting in rocks near mouth.

Mouth Observation

Mouth state Closed
Previous
Flow Present? No
Previous
Flow Direction N/A
Previous
Above Sea Above Estuary
Berm Height (m)
Berm Length (m)

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction South
Beaufort Scale Strong breeze
Sea State Moderate

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 1.24m 1.24m
Time (hh:mm) 09:30 10:55
Tidal influence No
Tidal Range Time Height
High 01:43 1.010
Low 09:39 0.470

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
25-01-2013 09:30 Photopoint Gp.4
25-01-2013 09:30 Photopoint Gp1
25-01-2013 09:30 Photopoint Gp_2
25-01-2013 09:30 Photopoint Gp_3
25-01-2013 09:30 Photopoint Gp_5
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