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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

27 June 2013

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #8360
Date and Time Thursday 27th June 2013 11:16am
Approved Approved

Notes

  • Waves entering with some salt return
  • Very low river & estuary water levels
  • Sand bar & sand south side of estuary well exposed
  • Salt water (green) nearly to tunnel entrance
  • Ocean beach still in 2 distinct curves with eastern end continuing to scour out at base of dunes

Mouth Observation

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

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction North-East
Beaufort Scale Gentle breeze
Sea State Rough

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.16m 0.30m
Time (hh:mm) 09:30 11:40
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 14:38 1.140
Low 07:14 0.340

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
27-06-2013 11:16 Photopoint Gp1_1
27-06-2013 11:16 Photopoint Gp1_2
27-06-2013 11:16 Photopoint Gp1_3
27-06-2013 11:16 Photopoint Gp1_4
27-06-2013 11:16 Photopoint Gp1_5
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