GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
17 August 2013
Observation details
Overview
| Estuary | Gellibrand River Estuary |
|---|---|
| Site | Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site |
| Observation ID | #8456 |
| Date and Time | Saturday 17th August 2013 09:24am |
| Approved | Approved |
Notes
- Strong flowing dark discharge out around mouth & west but mainly to east
- Waves from very rough sea high up on beach & entering channel then travelling down channel to estuary where they are met by wind driven waves from the strong north wind
- Strong longshore drift toward mouth
- East end of ocean beach has increased in height & width, sand now sloping down toward mouth
- Waves in all directions at mouth, also dramatic change in wind direction -especially in the estuary
- Flooding in all areas but no water over roads.
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