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Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #8147
Date and Time Monday 11th March 2013 10:35am
Approved Approved

Notes

  • Waves continuous along beach, intermittently washing over the top of the berm.
  • Berm is lower near the cliffs.
  • Longshore drift still crossing S/W swell about 30m out to sea.
  • Water over track to fishing area south of camping ground. OCR only damp.
  • no water over any other areas.
  • huge number of people, no birds.
  • no vsible sign of dead fish.

Mouth Observation

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

Physical Condition

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

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.98m 0.98m
Time (hh:mm) 10:35 11:55
Tidal influence No
Tidal Range Time Height
High 13:28 0.700
Low 08:19 0.430

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
11-03-2013 10:35 Photopoint Gp1_1
11-03-2013 10:35 Photopoint Gp1_2
11-03-2013 10:35 Photopoint Gp1_3
11-03-2013 10:35 Photopoint Gp1_4
11-03-2013 10:35 Photopoint Gp1_5