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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

23 March 2014

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #8802
Date and Time Sunday 23rd March 2014 09:00am
Approved Approved

Notes

  • Mouth barred but waves over at last hi tide
  • Rough sea & strong wing have increased the length of the berm
  • More sand over rocks at entrance
  • Ocean beach highest near mouth
  • Water over low track increased in height & closer to carpark

Mouth Observation

Mouth state Closed
Previous
Flow Present? No
Previous
Flow Direction N/A
Previous
Above Sea Above Estuary
Berm Height (m) 0.5m 0.3m
Berm Length (m)

Physical Condition

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

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 1.04m 1.04m
Time (hh:mm) 09:00 11:15
Tidal influence No
Tidal Range Time Height
High 03:10 0.790
Low 09:43 0.200

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
23-03-2014 09:00 Photopoint Gp1_1
23-03-2014 09:00 Photopoint Gp1_2
23-03-2014 09:00 Photopoint Gp1_3
23-03-2014 09:00 Photopoint Gp1_4
23-03-2014 09:00 Photopoint Gp1_5
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