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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

17 May 2013

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #8288
Date and Time Friday 17th May 2013 10:04am
Approved Approved

Notes

  • Strong outflow of dark water over shallow area at mouth then flowing mainly to east
  • While outflow is quite strong small waves are entering channel
  • Waves in all directions at mouth with strong longshore drift to west & whirlpool in front of rocks
  • Channel flowing out main flow against cliff & through small gap between rocks. Sand build up on east side
  • Beach wide & slopping with highest point at mid beach where sand projects into ocean (eastern area scouring out)
  • Water has been high in estuary (hi tide/rough sea)
  • Immature Pacific Gull 1. feeding amongst seaweed & rubbish at mid beach

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-East
Beaufort Scale Moderate breeze
Sea State Rough

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 1.11m 1.11m
Time (hh:mm) 10:04 11:30
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 16:06 1.030
Low 08:37 0.440

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
17-05-2013 10:04 Photopoint Gp1_1
17-05-2013 10:04 Photopoint Gp1_2
17-05-2013 10:04 Photopoint Gp1_3
17-05-2013 10:04 Photopoint Gp1_4
17-05-2013 10:04 Photopoint Gp1_5
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