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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

9 May 2015

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #9610
Date and Time Saturday 9th May 2015 10:45am
Approved Approved

Notes

  • Flow out through narrow shallow channel (about 2-3m wide) against cliff
  • Large area of sand between rocks & sea
  • Active longshore drift & rip, waves entering estuary
  • Height of sand east of entrance has been reduced
  • front of estuary more parallel to ocean
  • Height of sand between front of estuary & ocean only slight
  • Waves high up on beach & scouring out east end
  • Wind from north flattening out waves

Mouth Observation

Mouth state Open
Previous
Flow Present? Yes
Previous
Flow Direction Out
Previous
Above Sea Above Estuary
Berm Height (m)
Berm Length (m)

Physical Condition

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

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 1.44m 1.44m
Time (hh:mm) 10:45 11:45
Tidal influence No
Tidal Range Time Height
High 15:20 1.140
Low 07:51 0.310

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
09-05-2015 10:45 Photopoint Gp1_1
09-05-2015 10:45 Photopoint Gp1_2
09-05-2015 10:45 Photopoint Gp1_3
09-05-2015 10:45 Photopoint Gp1_4
09-05-2015 10:45 Photopoint Gp1_5
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