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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

15 April 2013

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #8236
Date and Time Monday 15th April 2013 10:30am
Approved Approved

Notes

    1- Illegal opening 13/04/13.
  • AHD large range during monitoring
  • Mouth wider than yesterday , sand cliffs at entrance 2.70m,
  • waves entering channel & estuary, channel surface covered with foam
  • Long shore drift bringing sand back to mouth, also colliding with waves from sw & outflow creating whirlpool
    • 1 Flounder -about 9cm

Mouth Observation

Mouth state Open
Previous
Flow Present? Yes
Previous
Flow Direction Out
Previous
Above Sea Above Estuary
Berm Height (m)
Berm Length (m)

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction South
Beaufort Scale Gentle breeze
Sea State Rough

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.81m 0.64m
Time (hh:mm) 10:30 12:30
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 14:56 1.100
Low 07:48 0.200

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
15-04-2013 10:30 Photopoint Gp1_1
15-04-2013 10:30 Photopoint Gp1_2
15-04-2013 10:30 Photopoint Gp1_3
15-04-2013 10:30 Photopoint Gp1_4
15-04-2013 10:30 Photopoint Gp1_5
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