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Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #9346
Date and Time Monday 26th January 2015 10:40am
Approved Approved

Notes

  • Mouth barred 24.01.15 (rough seas ongoing from 23.01.15)
  • Waves over berm & into estuary at high tide. Squid carapaces in swash line
  • berm height measurement from ocean side not undertaken because of intermittent wave surge
  • well exposed
  • Water level higher in estuary, low track partially under water. Some of these areas have large amounts of scum & algae floating on the surface
  • Snipe noted on property above G5

Mouth Observation

Mouth state Perched
Previous
Flow Present? Yes
Previous
Flow Direction In
Previous
Above Sea Above Estuary
Berm Height (m)
Berm Length (m)

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction South
Beaufort Scale Gentle breeze
Sea State Rough

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 1.04m 1.04m
Time (hh:mm) 10:40 12:35
Tidal influence No
Tidal Range Time Height
High 16:30 0.780
Low 10:25 0.290

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
26-01-2015 10:40 Photopoint Gp1_1
26-01-2015 10:40 Photopoint Gp1_2
26-01-2015 10:40 Photopoint Gp1_3
26-01-2015 10:40 Photopoint Gp1_4
26-01-2015 10:40 Photopoint Gp1_5