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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

25 October 2014

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #9179
Date and Time Saturday 25th October 2014 10:31am
Approved Approved

Notes

  • Discharge out around mouth & slightly to east along shoreline
  • Small waves entering mouth, some on both sides of rocks
  • Flow from upstream reduced (G6 0.83@ 11:15) & levels in estuary low
  • Large areas of sand exposed south side of estuary & low track completely free from water
  • Ocean beach still horseshoe shaped & undulating- low area mid beach
  • Many moths along swash line

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 South
Beaufort Scale Gentle breeze
Sea State Moderate

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.42m 0.40m
Time (hh:mm) 10:31 11:00
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 13:39 0.770
Low 08:36 0.450

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
25-10-2014 10:31 Photopoint Gp1_1
25-10-2014 10:31 Photopoint Gp1_2
25-10-2014 10:31 Photopoint Gp1_3
25-10-2014 10:31 Photopoint Gp1_4
25-10-2014 10:31 Photopoint Gp1_5
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