GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
3 May 2015
Observation details
Overview
| Estuary | Gellibrand River Estuary |
|---|---|
| Site | Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site |
| Observation ID | #9598 |
| Date and Time | Sunday 3rd May 2015 09:25am |
| Approved | Approved |
Notes
- Mouth opened naturally on 01/05/15
- Entrance about 15-20m wide with water flowing out through cataract between rocks & cliff
- Channel at entrance shallow, turning east as it widens & meets ocean
- Pale discharge along shore line to east, also to south.
- Waves entering channel, active longshore drift & outflow combine to create much turbulence
- Beach is straighter with raised north south undulations.
- Sand higher near mouth
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