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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

9 January 2015

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #9313
Date and Time Friday 9th January 2015 10:45am
Approved Approved

Notes

  • Mouth closed no waves over at last hi tide
  • Berm higher with more sand on ocean side
  • Rock almost completely covered by sand
  • Beach horseshoe shaped, very wide & gently sloping
  • Deep water across low track ( shallow near car park) but only at edge of top track. Some puddles & damp areas in camp ground
  • Bad smell noted from wetlands after hot/humid conditions (over 40c. temp. days)

Mouth Observation

Mouth state Closed
Previous
Flow Present? No
Previous
Flow Direction N/A
Previous
Above Sea Above Estuary
Berm Height (m) 0.8m 0.4m
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) 1.38m 1.38m
Time (hh:mm) 10:45 12:01
Tidal influence No
Tidal Range Time Height
High 03:26 1.100
Low 10:04 0.430

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
09-01-2015 10:45 Photopoint Gp1 _2
09-01-2015 10:45 Photopoint Gp1_1
09-01-2015 10:45 Photopoint Gp1_3
09-01-2015 10:45 Photopoint Gp1_4
09-01-2015 10:45 Photopoint Gp1_5
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