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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

27 March 2013

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #8198
Date and Time Wednesday 27th March 2013 07:45am
Approved Approved

Notes

  • Mouth barred but waves over across a wide area directly south of estuary at hi tide
  • Berm gradually slopping toward sea
  • Long shore drift not active
  • Wind driven waves in estuary
  • Water in small area on side of top track & nearly to car park on low track
  • Good catches of tomy rough & salmon from ocean beach

Mouth Observation

Mouth state Closed
Previous
Flow Present? No
Previous
Flow Direction N/A
Previous
Above Sea Above Estuary
Berm Height (m) 0.3m 0.2m
Berm Length (m)

Physical Condition

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

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 1.30m 1.30m
Time (hh:mm) 07:45 09:45
Tidal influence No
Tidal Range Time Height
High 13:56 0.910
Low 07:53 0.370

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
27-03-2013 07:45 Photopoint Gp1_1
27-03-2013 07:45 Photopoint Gp1_2
27-03-2013 07:45 Photopoint Gp1_3
27-03-2013 07:45 Photopoint Gp1_4
27-03-2013 07:45 Photopoint Gp1_5
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