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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

18 April 2015

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #9509
Date and Time Saturday 18th April 2015 11:05am
Approved Approved

Notes

  • Mouth barred but waves over & up into the estuary
  • Small area of salt water (green) visible just upstream rocks
  • Strong wave surge intermittently occurring at mouth
  • Strong longshore drift & waves in all directions at entrance

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 North
Beaufort Scale Moderate breeze
Sea State Very Rough

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.93m 0.95m
Time (hh:mm) 11:05 12:20
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 12:37 0.950
Low 06:11 0.440

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
18-04-2015 11:05 Photopoint Gp1_1
18-04-2015 11:05 Photopoint Gp1_2
18-04-2015 11:05 Photopoint Gp1_3
18-04-2015 11:05 Photopoint Gp1_4
18-04-2015 11:05 Photopoint Gp1_5
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