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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

15 August 2015

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #9783
Date and Time Saturday 15th August 2015 11:30am
Approved Approved

Notes

  • Out flow reducing, dark discharge out & along foreshore to east
  • Strong longshore drift
  • Sand projecting out to sea beside mouth(east side)
  • Waves high up at east end of beach which is the lowest part
  • Dead Wallaby at waters edge on low track
  • Water level at AHD board G2 rising & falling

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 South
Beaufort Scale Light Breeze
Sea State Rough

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.58m 0.70m
Time (hh:mm) 11:30 12:55
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 13:17 1.200
Low 06:21 0.380

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
15-08-2015 11:30 Photopoint Gp1_1
15-08-2015 11:30 Photopoint Gp1_2
15-08-2015 11:30 Photopoint Gp1_3
15-08-2015 11:30 Photopoint Gp1_4
15-08-2015 11:30 Photopoint Gp1_5
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