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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

20 February 2013

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #8131
Date and Time Wednesday 20th February 2013 10:55am
Approved Approved

Notes

  • Beach has changed. Waves are comming over the berm accross a long area.
  • Close to the sea, a dip mid berm remains.
  • Estuary front changed, main area further back into estuary with an "exctended arm" against cliff face, terminating in old rock fall about 28m in front (toward sea) of main part of estuary.
  • 12 pelicans and huge number of wader birds in flooded areas.
  • Deakin staff testing water.

Mouth Observation

Mouth state Closed
Previous
Flow Present? No
Previous
Flow Direction N/A
Previous
Above Sea Above Estuary
Berm Height (m) 0.7m 0.6m
Berm Length (m)

Physical Condition

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

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 1.52m 1.52m
Time (hh:mm) 10:55 11:40
Tidal influence No
Tidal Range Time Height
High 02:57 0.790
Low 11:24 0.310

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
20-02-2013 10:55 Photopoint Gp1_1
20-02-2013 10:55 Photopoint Gp1_2
20-02-2013 10:55 Photopoint Gp1_3
20-02-2013 10:55 Photopoint Gp1_4
20-02-2013 10:55 Photopoint Gp1_5
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