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Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #8089
Date and Time Saturday 16th February 2013 10:15am
Approved Approved

Notes

1. Mouth barred, waves over at high tide entering across a wide area.
2.Top of berm to estuary wider (88m.) distance from top of berm to sea reduced to 8m
3.Ocean beach changed since 13/02/13 now undulating with lower areas from returning water
4. Berm higher near cliffs
5.Many small fish along sides of estuary & in flooded vegetation
6. Dead mullet (2) in water at start of estuary
7.Not much change in flooding
8. Rainfall to date for Feb = 1.5 ml

Mouth Observation

Mouth state Closed
Previous
Flow Present? Yes
Previous
Flow Direction N/A
Previous
Above Sea Above Estuary
Berm Height (m) 0.7m 0.5m
Berm Length (m)

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction South
Beaufort Scale Gentle breeze
Sea State Slight

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 1.50m 1.50m
Time (hh:mm) 10:15 12:05
Tidal influence No
Tidal Range Time Height
High 03:33 0.890
Low 09:58 0.170

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
16-02-2013 10:15 Photopoint Gp1_1
16-02-2013 10:15 Photopoint Gp1_2
16-02-2013 10:15 Photopoint Gp1_3
16-02-2013 10:15 Photopoint Gp1_4
16-02-2013 10:15 Photopoint Gp1_5