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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

23 May 2014

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #8881
Date and Time Friday 23rd May 2014 11:20am
Approved Approved

Notes

  • Weak outflow around mouth & to east
  • Waves entering channel & longshore drift active across that area
  • More sand build up around mouth & along channel which is narrow & shallow
  • Sand bar in estuary visible
  • Flats upstream starting to become waterlogged with visible water cover in low areas & around drains
  • 13 ml. rain at G6 22/05/14

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 Moderate breeze
Sea State Rough

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.52m 0.52m
Time (hh:mm) 11:20 13:35
Tidal influence No
Tidal Range Time Height
High 03:18 0.710
Low 09:08 0.610

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
23-05-2014 11:20 Photopoint Gp1_1
23-05-2014 11:20 Photopoint Gp1_2
23-05-2014 11:20 Photopoint Gp1_3
23-05-2014 11:20 Photopoint Gp1_4
23-05-2014 11:20 Photopoint Gp1_5
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