GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
12 April 2013
Observation details
Overview
| Estuary | Gellibrand River Estuary |
|---|---|
| Site | Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site |
| Observation ID | #8217 |
| Date and Time | Friday 12th April 2013 06:55am |
| Approved | Approved |
Notes
- Mouth closed but some flow out has occured along the trench recently dug during an attempt at illegal opening.
- Flow out observed 11/04/13 and signs of wave entry & outflow after hi tide noted on12/04/13
- Water is currently flowing along trench to about 20m from estuary & going under ground
- Beach wide & slopping (horseshoe shape) but highest point remains east of mouth. Lower next to cliff
- Long shore drift strong about 20-50m out to sea
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