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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

4 December 2015

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #9977
Date and Time Friday 4th December 2015 08:03am
Approved Approved

Notes

  • Mouth barred but waves have entered at hi tide/rough sea
  • Waves have been hi up on beach with some water travelling west to mouth behind shoreline into estuary & around mouth
  • Berm measurements taken at lowest point of entry, sand much higher further east
  • Water level higher in estuary -low track under water but no other tracks or roads have water cover
  • Flooding up to G4

Mouth Observation

Mouth state Closed
Previous
Flow Present? No
Previous
Flow Direction N/A
Previous
Above Sea Above Estuary
Berm Height (m) 0.5m 0.3m
Berm Length (m)

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction South-East
Beaufort Scale Moderate breeze
Sea State Moderate

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 1.19m 1.19m
Time (hh:mm) 08:03 09:15
Tidal influence No
Tidal Range Time Height
High 05:10 0.890
Low 12:18 0.520

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
04-12-2015 08:03 Photopoint Gp1_1
04-12-2015 08:03 Photopoint Gp1_2
04-12-2015 08:03 Photopoint Gp1_3
04-12-2015 08:03 Photopoint Gp1_4
04-12-2015 08:03 Photopoint Gp1_5
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