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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

13 September 2013

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #8490
Date and Time Friday 13th September 2013 09:39am
Approved Approved

Notes

  • Out flow reducing, dark discharge only around mouth & slightly to east
  • Ocean beach is horseshoe shaped with sand higher & wider at east end, sand cliff at base of dunes remains about mid beach (about 2.5-3m high)
  • Sand bar well exposed in estuary (low tide)

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 Gentle breeze
Sea State Moderate

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.31m 0.30m
Time (hh:mm) 09:39 10:40
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 13:32 0.820
Low 09:20 0.730

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
13-09-2013 09:39 Photopoint Gp1_1
13-09-2013 09:39 Photopoint Gp1_2
13-09-2013 09:39 Photopoint Gp1_3
13-09-2013 09:39 Photopoint Gp1_4
13-09-2013 09:39 Photopoint Gp1_5
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