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Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #9287
Date and Time Saturday 27th December 2014 09:15am
Approved Approved

Notes

  • Mouth closed, no flow but swash line indicates waves have been high on beach then travelled west behind berm into channel
  • Berm higher, highest point about 20-40m. east of mouth (lower across mouth)
  • 2nd. rock in channel nearly covered with sand
  • Beach horseshoe shaped lowest area mid beach
  • Large slip has occurred along cliff at next beach to east, much sand being eroded
  • Dead White faced Petrol

Mouth Observation

Mouth state Closed
Previous
Flow Present? No
Previous
Flow Direction N/A
Previous
Above Sea Above Estuary
Berm Height (m) 0.6m 0.4m
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) 1.14m 1.14m
Time (hh:mm) 09:15 11:20
Tidal influence No
Tidal Range Time Height
High 04:01 1.020
Low 10:45 0.480

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
27-12-2014 09:15 Photopoint Gp1_1
27-12-2014 09:15 Photopoint Gp1_2
27-12-2014 09:15 Photopoint Gp1_3
27-12-2014 09:15 Photopoint Gp1_4
27-12-2014 09:15 Photopoint Gp1_5