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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

31 July 2015

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #9769
Date and Time Friday 31st July 2015 11:43am
Approved Approved

Notes

  • Dark discharge flowing strongly out from mouth & to east all along beach. Debris & dark silt in swash line -Large amount of sand seen in breakers
  • Recent release caused by heavy rainfall event increased flow
  • Mouth wide & channel sheer sided - being modified by incoming waves
  • Waves in all directions along beach with longshore drift across mouth
  • Waves high up to dunes at east end

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-West
Beaufort Scale Moderate breeze
Sea State Very Rough

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.86m 0.94m
Time (hh:mm) 11:43 13:17
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 13:13 1.210
Low 05:35 0.400

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
31-07-2015 11:43 Photopoint Gp1_1
31-07-2015 11:43 Photopoint Gp1_2
31-07-2015 11:43 Photopoint Gp1_3
31-07-2015 11:43 Photopoint Gp1_4
31-07-2015 11:43 Photopoint Gp1_5
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