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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

7 April 2013

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #8212
Date and Time Sunday 7th April 2013 07:55am
Approved Approved

Notes

  • illegal opening attempted but mouth still closed
  • Water flowing out from estuary but going underground about half way along trench
  • Beach changing shape -undulations from north to south appearing but highest point is still east of entrance. Sand cliff starting east end
  • Berm is lower against cliff
  • Many small fish in flooded vegetation along side of estuary

Mouth Observation

Mouth state Closed
Previous
Flow Present? No
Previous
Flow Direction N/A
Previous
Above Sea Above Estuary
Berm Height (m) 0.7m 0.3m
Berm Length (m)

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction North-East
Beaufort Scale Light Breeze
Sea State Slight

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 1.50m 1.50m
Time (hh:mm) 07:55 10:15
Tidal influence No
Tidal Range Time Height
High 12:40 0.640
Low 06:55 0.520

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
07-04-2013 07:55 Photopoint Gp1_1
07-04-2013 07:55 Photopoint Gp1_2
07-04-2013 07:55 Photopoint Gp1_3
07-04-2013 07:55 Photopoint Gp1_4
07-04-2013 07:55 Photopoint Gp1_5
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