GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
19 July 2014
Observation details
Overview
| Estuary | Gellibrand River Estuary |
|---|---|
| Site | Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site |
| Observation ID | #9015 |
| Date and Time | Saturday 19th July 2014 11:30am |
| Approved | Approved |
Notes
- Strong flowing dark discharge out over wide entrance, mainly around entrance but difficult to tell because of waves & foam
- Strong longshore drift, occasional small waves entering channel & estuary
- Ocean beach wide, level & covered with silt & foam (especially at east end
- Waves have been up to base of dunes during recent storm/rough sea (17/07/14)
- Sand spit at north end of channel has further extended into estuary
- Sand bar exposed & low track clear of water
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