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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

26 April 2015

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #9531
Date and Time Sunday 26th April 2015 10:40am
Approved Approved

Notes

  • Mouth barred - no flow
  • Previous swash mark indicates waves travelling up to ward estuary but not entering -have been into estuary during previous rough seas
  • Sand build up just east of mouth not as high as last time. Rock still uncovered
  • Wind in all directions around estuary but south at mouth blowing sand down channel into estuary
  • rough sea with active longshore drift

Mouth Observation

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

Physical Condition

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

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 1.26m 1.26m
Time (hh:mm) 10:40 12:30
Tidal influence No
Tidal Range Time Height
High 16:34 0.940
Low 09:00 0.370

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
26-04-2015 10:40 Photopoint Gp1_1
26-04-2015 10:40 Photopoint Gp1_2
26-04-2015 10:40 Photopoint Gp1_3
26-04-2015 10:40 Photopoint Gp1_4
26-04-2015 10:40 Photopoint Gp1_5
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