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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

30 August 2013

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #8469
Date and Time Friday 30th August 2013 11:32am
Approved Approved

Notes

  • Mouth wide, strong flowing dark discharge around entrance, out to sea & to east. Waves in all directions, longshore drift active
    • ( but many changes in direction in the estuary)
  • East end of beach is wider with increased height
  • Flood waters reducing, water no longer over bridge deck at G4

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 High wind, moderate gale, near gale
Sea State Moderate

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.60m 0.65m
Time (hh:mm) 11:32 12:39
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 13:51 0.840
Low 09:40 0.770

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
30-08-2013 11:32 Photopoint Gp1_1
30-08-2013 11:32 Photopoint Gp1_2
30-08-2013 11:32 Photopoint Gp1_3
30-08-2013 11:32 Photopoint Gp1_4
30-08-2013 11:32 Photopoint Gp1_5
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