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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

4 July 2015

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #9698
Date and Time Saturday 4th July 2015 12:05pm
Approved Approved

Notes

  • Salt water entering, rough sea with strong longshore drift across mouth over increasing sand build up around rocks & in channel
  • East end of ocean beach- increased erosion of dunes, debris washing up over high sand build up mid beach & travelling west to mouth
  • Small particles of pumice in swash line near mouth

Mouth Observation

Mouth state Open
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-West
Beaufort Scale Gentle breeze
Sea State Rough

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.79m 0.90m
Time (hh:mm) 12:05 14:34
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 14:12 1.260
Low 06:42 0.350

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
04-07-2015 12:05 Photopoint Gp1_1
04-07-2015 12:05 Photopoint Gp1_2
04-07-2015 12:05 Photopoint Gp1_3
04-07-2015 12:05 Photopoint Gp1_4
04-07-2015 12:05 Photopoint Gp1_5
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