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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

31 March 2015

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #9475
Date and Time Tuesday 31st March 2015 11:20am
Approved Approved

Notes

  • Mouth barred but waves over front of berm
  • Estuary at start of berm is wider & closer to sea
  • Large no. small fish (1-3cm.) swimming in shallow water amongst vegetation at start of low track
  • Water starting to enter camping ground
  • Extensive flooding around G4 & south side of river to G5. Water over bank between G5&G4 & at drain close to G4 on north side.
  • Bitterns calling near flood markers (OOR) as water rises & starts to go over road(OOR) - small crayfish in water at side of road

Mouth Observation

Mouth state Closed
Previous
Flow Present? No
Previous
Flow Direction N/A
Previous
Above Sea Above Estuary
Berm Height (m) 0.8m 0.2m
Berm Length (m)

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction North
Beaufort Scale Light Breeze
Sea State Rough

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 1.59m 1.59m
Time (hh:mm) 11:20 12:58
Tidal influence No
Tidal Range Time Height
High 14:06 0.600
Low 08:39 0.540

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
31-03-2015 11:20 Photopoint Gp1_1
31-03-2015 11:20 Photopoint Gp1_2
31-03-2015 11:20 Photopoint Gp1_3
31-03-2015 11:20 Photopoint Gp1_4
31-03-2015 11:20 Photopoint Gp1_5
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