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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

28 March 2014

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #8803
Date and Time Friday 28th March 2014 10:51am
Approved Approved

Notes

  • Mouth barred but some waves over at hi tide (wave patterns in sand toward estuary)
  • Waves have been up to base of sand dunes at west end of ocean beach which is still horse shoe shaped with sand highest near mouth
  • Berm is highest close to sea but a depression has formed between top of berm & estuary
  • Water over low track & into vegetation near car park
  • Flooding in all wetlands around township but not upstream of G4

Mouth Observation

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

Physical Condition

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

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 1.15m 1.16m
Time (hh:mm) 10:51 12:14
Tidal influence No
Tidal Range Time Height
High 13:57 0.600
Low 08:35 0.480

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
28-03-2014 10:50 Photopoint
28-03-2014 10:50 Photopoint
28-03-2014 10:50 Photopoint
28-03-2014 10:50 Photopoint
28-03-2014 10:50 Photopoint
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