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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

23 October 2015

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #9921
Date and Time Friday 23rd October 2015 11:15am
Approved Approved

Notes

  • Pale discharge along shoreline
  • Sand visible in breakers around mouth & out to sea
  • Flow further reduced & entrance very shallow
  • Longshore drift across mouth
    • AHD - G6 0.74@ 10:10

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 Gentle breeze
Sea State Moderate

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.49m 0.49m
Time (hh:mm) 11:15 13:02
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 12:20 0.800
Low 05:32 0.610

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
24-10-2015 11:15 Photopoint Gp1_1
24-10-2015 11:15 Photopoint Gp1_2
24-10-2015 11:15 Photopoint Gp1_3
24-10-2015 11:15 Photopoint Gp1_4
24-10-2015 11:15 Photopoint Gp1_5
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