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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

29 January 2015

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #9364
Date and Time Thursday 29th January 2015 11:03am
Approved Approved

Notes

  • River barred but signs of waves over berm on a wide front at last hi-tide
  • observations taken at very low tide with moderate conditions
  • Berm is higher & longer, 88m from swash line to river, more sand cover over rocks
  • At about 40m from sea to the river there is a low depression in berm
  • Water level in estuary rising, small fish noted swimming in clear areas between vegetation along low track

Mouth Observation

Mouth state Closed
Previous
Flow Present? No
Previous
Flow Direction N/A
Previous
Above Sea Above Estuary
Berm Height (m) 0.6m 0.5m
Berm Length (m)

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction South
Beaufort Scale Moderate breeze
Sea State Moderate

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 1.12m 1.12m
Time (hh:mm) 11:03 13:03
Tidal influence No
Tidal Range Time Height
High 03:54 0.830
Low 11:38 0.240

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
29-01-2015 11:03 Photopoint Gp1_1
29-01-2015 11:03 Photopoint Gp1_2
29-01-2015 11:03 Photopoint Gp1_3
29-01-2015 11:03 Photopoint Gp1_4
29-01-2015 11:03 Photopoint Gp1_5
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