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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

23 March 2013

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #8191
Date and Time Saturday 23rd March 2013 10:15am
Approved Approved

Notes

  • Mouth closed but waves entering at hi tide acros a wide area
  • Estuary has more sand across front but a narrow 'amr' extends closer to sea at base of cliff
  • Beach - horseshoe shaped with higher sand east of entrance. Area closest to cliff is lower
  • Long shore drift out to sea not as active
  • Water in large depression (OCR)south of camp. ground & over low track but not visiable on any other roads

Mouth Observation

Mouth state Closed
Previous
Flow Present? No
Previous
Flow Direction N/A
Previous
Above Sea Above Estuary
Berm Height (m) 0.5m 0.4m
Berm Length (m)

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction North
Beaufort Scale Moderate breeze
Sea State Rough

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 1.23m 1.23m
Time (hh:mm) 10:15 11:45
Tidal influence No
Tidal Range Time Height
High 01:06 0.900
Low 09:44 0.500

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
23-03-2013 10:15 Photopoint Gp1_1
23-03-2013 10:15 Photopoint Gp1_2
23-03-2013 10:15 Photopoint Gp1_3
23-03-2013 10:15 Photopoint Gp1_4
23-03-2013 10:15 Photopoint Gp1_5
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