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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

13 February 2013

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #8080
Date and Time Wednesday 13th February 2013 10:03am
Approved Approved

Notes

1. Mouth barred but waves over into estuary & high on beach at hi tide
2.Sand build up in channel increased
3.Berm is lower (near cliff) but width from sea to estuary has increased
4.Many small (30-80cm) fish along edge of estuary
5.Water is now over top track & just starting to appear in small a area along OCR between GOR & Camp. ground
6. Water is still only on edge of OOR

Mouth Observation

Mouth state Closed
Previous
Flow Present? No
Previous
Flow Direction N/A
Previous
Above Sea Above Estuary
Berm Height (m) 0.5m 0.1m
Berm Length (m)

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction South-East
Beaufort Scale Moderate breeze
Sea State Moderate

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 1.49m 1.49m
Time (hh:mm) 10:03 11:50
Tidal influence No
Tidal Range Time Height
High 14:50 0.830
Low 09:07 0.310

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
13-02-2013 10:03 Photopoint Gp1_1
13-02-2013 10:03 Photopoint Gp1_2
13-02-2013 10:03 Photopoint Gp1_3
13-02-2013 10:03 Photopoint Gp1_4
13-02-2013 10:03 Photopoint Gp1_5
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