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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

5 July 2013

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #8366
Date and Time Friday 5th July 2013 09:12am
Approved Approved

Notes

  • Salt water entering over wide area along narrow channel. Salt to near tunnel entrance
  • More sand at entrance & along channel from V.rough seas & strong s/e winds
  • Wind driven waves from west impacting on east side of estuary
  • Wind across estuary from West but at Photo point from s/e along ocean beach

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 South-East
Beaufort Scale High wind, moderate gale, near gale
Sea State Very Rough

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 1.04m 1.06m
Time (hh:mm) 09:12 10:02
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 02:39 1.060
Low 11:56 0.480

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
05-07-2013 09:12 Photopoint Gp1_1
05-07-2013 09:12 Photopoint Gp1_2
05-07-2013 09:12 Photopoint Gp1_3
05-07-2013 09:12 Photopoint Gp1_4
05-07-2013 09:12 Photopoint Gp1_5
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