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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

31 May 2013

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #8315
Date and Time Friday 31st May 2013 08:50am
Approved Approved

Notes

  • Pale discharge out over shallow entrance
  • Strong longshore drift towards entrance
  • Sand build up at mid beach has increased to east & out to sea. - now highest point on beach
  • East end of beach has steep drop with sheer sand cliff below dunes(1.5m+)
  • Sand bar & large area south side of estuary exposed
  • Low track has been reformed by recent wave action
  • Large no. dog & fox prints in all areas

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 North
Beaufort Scale Moderate breeze
Sea State Moderate

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.49m 0.47m
Time (hh:mm) 08:50 10:05
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 15:45 1.020
Low 08:18 0.400

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
31-05-2013 08:50 Photopoint Gp1_1
31-05-2013 08:50 Photopoint Gp1_2
31-05-2013 08:50 Photopoint Gp1_3
31-05-2013 08:50 Photopoint Gp1_4
31-05-2013 08:50 Photopoint Gp1_5
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