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Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #8144
Date and Time Friday 8th March 2013 11:20am
Approved Approved

Notes

  • Beach wide and sloping, sand cliff caused by recent opening being reduced by wave action. Wave action bringing sand into the estuary.
  • Berm has extented about 4.5m into the estuary since 06.03.13
  • Wave travelling from the S/W are intersecting waves travelling from the N/S. Sand is visible in that area. Refer to drawing on data sheet.
  • Only six coots and one pair of pacific gulls at estuary mouth.
  • Water over low track but no where else.

Mouth Observation

Mouth state Closed
Previous
Flow Present? No
Previous
Flow Direction N/A
Previous
Above Sea Above Estuary
Berm Height (m) 0.9m 0.7m
Berm Length (m)

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction South
Beaufort Scale Light Breeze
Sea State Moderate

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.91m 0.92m
Time (hh:mm) 11:20 12:25
Tidal influence No
Tidal Range Time Height
High 01:43 0.870
Low 10:57 0.340

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
08-03-2013 11:20 Photopoint Gp1_
08-03-2013 11:20 Photopoint Gp1_2
08-03-2013 11:20 Photopoint Gp1_3
08-03-2013 11:20 Photopoint Gp1_4
08-03-2013 11:20 Photopoint Gp1_5