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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

21 March 2014

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #8789
Date and Time Friday 21st March 2014 09:55am
Approved Approved

Notes

  • Mouth closed 20/03/14 but sea has been over berm during rough sea & hi tide
  • Rocks at entrance are not yet covered with sand
  • Large mounds of seaweed along side of channel from end of estuary to near tunnel entrance
  • Low track on east side of estuary covered with areas of deep water

Mouth Observation

Mouth state Closed
Previous
Flow Present? No
Previous
Flow Direction N/A
Previous
Above Sea Above Estuary
Berm Height (m) 0.8m 0.3m
Berm Length (m)

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction South
Beaufort Scale Gentle breeze
Sea State Moderate

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.95m 0.95m
Time (hh:mm) 09:55 11:20
Tidal influence No
Tidal Range Time Height
High 15:56 0.990
Low 09:12 0.220

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
21-03-2014 09:55 Photopoint Gp1_1
21-03-2014 09:55 Photopoint Gp1_2
21-03-2014 09:55 Photopoint Gp1_3
21-03-2014 09:55 Photopoint Gp1_4
21-03-2014 09:55 Photopoint Gp1_5
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