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Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #8876
Date and Time Saturday 17th May 2014 11:35am
Approved Approved

Notes

  • Salt water only entering mouth, travelling down channel into estuary. Entering darker water near tunnel entrance
  • Wave surge strong down channel continuing north over sand bar
  • Wind driven waves from north travelling toward mouth along east side of estuary
  • Waves in all directions at mouth around rocks
  • Strong long shore drift
  • Waves on angle along beach
  • Hoary headed grebe(1), Swamp harriers (2) Peregrine falcon (1)

Mouth Observation

Mouth state Open
Previous
Flow Present? Yes
Previous
Flow Direction In
Previous
Above Sea Above Estuary
Berm Height (m)
Berm Length (m)

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction North
Beaufort Scale Moderate breeze
Sea State Rough

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.64m 0.77m
Time (hh:mm) 11:35 13:07
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 14:10 1.240
Low 06:38 0.290

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
17-05-2014 11:35 Photopoint Gp1_1
17-05-2014 11:35 Photopoint Gp1_2
17-05-2014 11:35 Photopoint Gp1_3
17-05-2014 11:35 Photopoint Gp1_4
17-05-2014 11:35 Photopoint Gp1_5