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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

10 October 2014

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #9162
Date and Time Friday 10th October 2014 09:20am
Approved Approved

Notes

  • Flow out but only between rock & cliff face - strong cascade in that area
  • Ocean beach has been affected by rough seas with short swell duration & is now undulating with a short sheer faced sand cliff formed 2/3rds east from mouth
  • Signs of strong longshore drift along beach front impacting on mouth and upstream rocks where sand can be seen starting to build up in channel
  • 60cm.+ sheer east side to channel downstream rocks where it meets the sea
  • Active strong longshore drift with waves in all directions at mouth

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 Rough

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.70m 0.68m
Time (hh:mm) 09:20 10:25
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 13:29 0.780
Low 08:25 0.440

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
10-10-2014 09:20 Photopoint Gp1_1
10-10-2014 09:20 Photopoint Gp1_2
10-10-2014 09:20 Photopoint Gp1_3
10-10-2014 09:20 Photopoint Gp1_4
10-10-2014 09:20 Photopoint Gp1_5
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