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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

22 August 2014

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #9084
Date and Time Friday 22nd August 2014 11:20am
Approved Approved

Notes

  • Dark discharge out around mouth & to west
  • Occasional small waves down channel into estuary
  • Flow mainly between rocks & cliff face, sand building up east side & in front of rocks
  • Channel still wide & fast flowing
  • Waves hi up on beach overnight
  • Rufus Bristle bird at Gp1 site

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 Gentle breeze
Sea State Moderate

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.48m 0.48m
Time (hh:mm) 11:20 12:35
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 12:10 0.970
Low 01:57 0.510

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
22-08-2014 11:20 Photopoint Gp1_1
22-08-2014 11:20 Photopoint Gp1_2
22-08-2014 11:20 Photopoint Gp1_3
22-08-2014 11:20 Photopoint Gp1_4
22-08-2014 11:20 Photopoint Gp1_5
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