GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
24 May 2013
Observation details
Overview
| Estuary | Gellibrand River Estuary |
|---|---|
| Site | Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site |
| Observation ID | #8302 |
| Date and Time | Friday 24th May 2013 11:33am |
| Approved | Approved |
Notes
- Mouth open, salt water entering & returning
- Waves entering channel (green water almost to Tunnel) waves turning along south side of estuary toward east
- Flow out is over shallow entrance
- Strong longshore drift meeting outflow & south west swell creating whirlpool around rocks & entrance
- Beach still has 2 distinct curves & sand projects further out to sea at mid beach
- Water level in estuary is low
- 12 Silver Gulls & 1 immature Pacific gull feeding at mid beach
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