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Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #8964
Date and Time Tuesday 24th June 2014 11:25am
Approved Approved

Notes

    -Waves over 1-2m. high along the channel & into the estuary where they turn to east & impact east side of estuary & reach car park
  • Waves in all directions in channel with huge whirlpool near tunnel entrance -some over top of structure
  • Flooding west end of camp ground & wetlands west & north, water forming on side of OCR
  • Fishing platform under water
  • Green water under bridge (G2) & upstream well past township
  • Extreme winds have up rooted many very large trees & closed GOR
  • Flood water just starting to come across OOR

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 South-West
Beaufort Scale Strong/severe gale
Sea State High

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 1.54m 1.58m
Time (hh:mm) 11:25 12:45
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 11:43 1.020
Low 02:12 0.470

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
24-06-2014 11:25 Photopoint Gp1_1
24-06-2014 11:25 Photopoint Gp1_2
24-06-2014 11:25 Photopoint Gp1_3
24-06-2014 11:25 Photopoint Gp1_4
24-06-2014 11:25 Photopoint Gp1_5