EstuaryWatch Observations

Gellibrand River Estuary

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ID	Date	Status	Details
#7993	30 Dec 2012	Approved	Notes: 1.Dark discharge out only around mouth, some small waves entering 2.Waves in all directions at mouth 3. Sand build up increasing in channel- both upstream & downstream of rocks 4. Beach wide & sloping Gp_1 Gp_2 Gp_3 Gp_4 Gp_5
#7972	21 Dec 2012	Approved	Notes: 1. Narrow channel against cliff & between rocks flowing out strongly over shallow area 2.Dark discharge only around mouth 3. Strong long shore drift to mouth meeting out flow 4.Ocean beach wide with gradual slope, hi tide up to base of recently created sand cliffs. 5.No sign of Hooded Plovers since beach has new formation 5.Caspian tern (1) & white egret in estuary, 6 Red Kneed Dotterels in north wetlands Gp1_2 Gp1_3 Gp1_4 Gp1_5 Gp_1
#7968	14 Dec 2012	Approved	Notes: 1. 1.Mouth shallow with only narrow deeper channel near cliff 2.Area directly upstream rocks has widened since 13/12/12 3.Last hi tide well up to dunes & continuing strong longshore drift still bringing sand to mouth (area increased) 4. Debris mid estuary has moved further upstream 5.Large amount of small green seaweed along swashline in estuary 6.Pelican on exposed sand bar Gp_1 Gp_2 Gp_3 Gp_4 Gp_5
#7953	7 Dec 2012	Approved	Notes: 1.Dark discharge around mouth, paler area further out to sea 2.Mouth very shallow with large amount of sand on east side showing out level with end of cliff 3. Channel only about 4-5m wide near tunnel but wider just upstream of rocks 4. Very rough seas during week - up to base of dunes & high in estuary damaging sand dunes on south & east sides 5.Many small moth wings in swash line along east side of channel Gp1_1 Gp1_2 Gp1_3 Gp1_4 Gp1_5
#7938	30 Nov 2012	Approved	Notes: 1.Slight dark discharge only around mouth 2.Mouth between sea & rocks shallow & flow only between rocks & cliff 3.Channel width & depth decreasing Gp1_1 Gp1_2 Gp1_3 Gp1_4 Gp1_5
#7932	23 Nov 2012	Approved	Notes: 1. Dark discharge out around mouth & about 50m east along shoreline 2.Mouth shallow with increased sand build up 3.Waves in all directions at mouth 4.Out flow only between rocks & cliff face 5.Beach wide & slopping, last hi tide high up on beach & in estuary Gp1 Gp2 Gp3 Gp4 Gp5
#7924	16 Nov 2012	Approved	Notes: 1.Dark discharge out around mouth 2. Waves in all directions around rocks & sand visiable in breakers well out to sea 3.Sand build up infront of rocks has increased creating a shallow area with reduced flow 4.Ocean beach wide & slopping with last hi tide well up - also in estuary Gp1 Gp2 Gp3 Gp4 Gp5
#7918	9 Nov 2012	Approved	Notes: 1. Dark discharge around mouth & to east 2. longshore drift bringing more sand to mouth 3. Channel width reducing - sand build up east side of rocks & flow only cascading between rocks & cliff face, channel shallow between rocks & sea 4. Pair Hooded Plover on ocean beach Gp1_20121109_1_212 Gp1_20121109_2_252 Gp1_20121109_3_292 Gp1_20121109_4_332 Gp1_20121109_5_372
#7913	3 Nov 2012	Approved	Notes: 1.Dark discharge out around mouth 2.Width of channel upstream rocks -5-6m wide 3.Slight flow infront & between rocks but main flow cascading between rocks & cliff 4.Beach wide -10cm deep north south ridges near mouth 5.Last hi tide high up on ocean beach & in estuary Gp.1 Gp.2 Gp.3 Gp.4 Gp.5
#7902	27 Oct 2012	Approved	Notes: 1. Dark discharge out around mouth & to east along foreshore 2.Waves impacting mid beach then a longshore drift moving west brings more sand to entrance 3.Out flow only between rocks & cliff, channel reduced upstream of rocks (about 5m.) 4.Dark swash line along beach (flats upstream have drained since 19/10/12) 5.Sandbar & south side of estuary have large areas of sand exposed 6.Senecio elegans flowering everywhere but in some areas Euphorbia paralais is taking over Gp.1 Gp.2 Gp.3 Gp.4 Gp.5
#7863	12 Oct 2012	Approved	Notes: 1.Dark discharge around mouth & to east along shoreline, some travelling west along base of cliff 2.Sand cliffs remain on ocean beach & longshore drift continues to create sand build up around entrance Gp.1 Gp.2 Gp.3 Gp.4 Gp.5
#7854	5 Oct 2012	Approved	Notes: 1. Dark discharge around mouth & to east 2. Small waves entering east side of channel & turning east upon entering estuary 3. Sand continues to build up around entrance 4. Ocean beach wide & slopping 5. Large areas of sand exposed in estuary 6. Dead eel east side of channel 7. Senecio elegans flowering in dunes, Capeweed increasing on tracks Gp.1 Gp.2 Gp.3 Gp.4 Gp.5
#7842	28 Sep 2012	Approved	Notes: 1.Small amount of dark discharge only immediately around mouth at 09:55 but by 10:50 none could be seen & salt water was moving up estuary channel 2. Rough sea up to base of dunes (Ocean beach), impacting on sand cliffs mid beach, longshore drift then moving water toward mouth - waves in all directions 3.Sand has built up around rocks at mouth & channel width upstream is reducing 4.Waves constantly entering channet & estuary impacting on dunes (south side estuary) & strongly surging behind reeds on east side 5. Darter 1. seen perching above river near G2. Gp.1 Gp.2 Gp.3 Gp.4 Gp.5
#7773	22 Sep 2012	Approved	Notes: 1.Dark discharge out around mouth & to east (between shore & sandbar) 2.Waves constantly entering channel & estuary 3.Sand cliffs ( to 3m. high) remain at mid ocean beach but east end leveling out. Sand has built up near mouth 4.Sandbar exposed also large areas of sand on south & east sides of estuary 5. Sea grass is re establishing in shallow areas east side of estuary 5. Dead banded pigeon on ocean beach Gp.1 Gp.2 Gp.3 Gp.4 Gp.5
#7730	14 Sep 2012	Approved	Notes: 1.Dark discharge flowing out south 2.Waves in all directions at mouth, some entering estuary 3.Small area of sandbar exposed in estuary 4.Dunes east of channel have been further erroded as has south side of estuary 5.High sand cliffs(mid beach) remain at foot of dunes 6.Water flowing back & forth behind reeds east side of estuary Gp.1 Gp.2 Gp.3 Gp.4 Gp.5
#7712	8 Sep 2012	Approved	Notes: 1. Discharge out around mouth & to east 2. Waves entering estuary - further reducing dunes on south side of estuary & surging along behind reeds on east side 3.Waves on ocean beach have created sheer face (1-2m) just below dunes after which they turn traveling west to mouth Gp.1 Gp.2 Gp.3 Gp.4 Gp.5
#7683	31 Aug 2012	Approved	Notes: 1. Dark discharge around mouth & out to sand bar (60m?) then turning east 2. Waves in all directions at mouth, some entering channel then turning east as estuary widens. South side of estuary has large sand build up 3. Waves are still reaching high up on ocean beach. Sand cliff mid beach 4.Large mound of dead reeds, rubbish,dead trees & small saw logs behind reeds on east side of estuary Gp.1 Gp.2 Gp.3 Gp.4 Gp.5
#7662	24 Aug 2012	Pending	Notes: 1. Dark discharge out around mouth & to east 2.Very strong north wind along side of cliffs in estuary but wind is from west at G2 & upstream where foam crested waves (about 50 cm+) are travelling along flooded areas from midway between G5 & G4 & up to Rowan's Gully 3.Waves on ocean beach are up on dunes at mid beach & east end. They then travel back (long shore drift) toward mouth, turning and entering estuary & impacting on south & east sides. North wind is holding back full force
#7663	24 Aug 2012	Approved	Notes: 1. Dark discharge out around mouth & to east 2. Strong north wind from estuary turning waves back at mouth 3.Wind is north along estuary channel but west at G2 & upstream where foam crested waves (50m+) are travelling along floodwaters from between G5 & G4 to Rowan's Gully 4.Waves are up on the dunes at mid & east end of ocean beach, they then travel back toward mouth turning and entering estuary, impacting on south & east sides. 5.Water high on low track Gp.1 Gp.2 Gp.3 Gp.4 Gp.5
#7601	18 Aug 2012	Approved	Notes: 1. Flow out, but waves entering channel & continuing into estuary to north (across sand bar), also turning east & impacting on sand dunes & east side 2.Tide has been up to base of dunes on ocean beach, dark scum & debris along swash line also deep ripples in sand where longshore drift turns into channel 3.Sand higher with steep face 1.5m about 1/3 east of estuary on ocean beach Gp.1 Gp.2 Gp.3 Gp.4 Gp.5
#7564	10 Aug 2012	Approved	Notes: 1. Very dark discharge out around mouth and only to west. 2.Waves in all directions at mouth and entering estuary. Small wave surge noted at G2. 3. South side of estuary now has wide beach area infront of reduced dunes. 4.Ocean beach wide & sloping, signs of water up to base of dunes, large saw log has moved further to west (resulting from storm 09/08/12) Gp.1 Gp.2 Gp.3 Gp.4 Gp.5
#7541	4 Aug 2012	Approved	Notes: 1. Dark discharge out only around mouth 2.Entrance wide but narrows just upstream of rocks then widens into estuary 3.Waves entering estuary -sandbar exposed. 4.Beach wide & slopping curving in toward dunes at east end 5. Height of sand near entrance has been lowered. Sand has been shifted into channel near rocks. Highest part of beach is now midway. Gp.1 Gp.2 Gp.3 Gp.4 Gp.5
#7502	27 Jul 2012	Approved	Notes: !. Dark discharge around mouth & to east 2. Waves entering estuary, large amount of foam near rocks & upstream 3.Channel narrow directly upstream rocks (sand build up) then widening east where a new shape has been created in estuary 4.Sea has moved close to dunes (east side of Channel) during last hi tide 5.Beach - gradual slope but higher near entrance Gp.1 Gp.2 Gp.3 Gp.4 Gp.5
#7463	20 Jul 2012	Approved	Notes: 1.Dark discharge out around mouth, salt water entering estuary along east side of channel. 2.Waves over rocks at entrance 3.Beach wide with gradual slope -Waves close to dunes along east side of channel 4.Waves travelling from mouth to north but also swinging east and impacting on south & east sides of estuary Gp.1 Gp.2 Gp.3 Gp.4 Gp.5
#7423	13 Jul 2012	Approved	Notes: 1. Strong outflow, dark discharge around mouth & to east along shoreline 2.Channel upstream rocks very wide but east of rocks sand has built up from a longshore drift occuring after waves have impacted on steep face of high sand(2m+) on beach near mouth 3.Rest of beach to east has long gradual slope 4.Tide has been up high on east side of channel & south & east sides of estuary 5.White egret 1. Black comorants 4. Gp.1 Gp.2 Gp.3 Gp.4 Gp.5
#7403	5 Jul 2012	Approved	Notes: 1. Strong dark discharge over wide area, out to sea, to west along cliff & along foreshore to east 2.Waves in all directions at mouth 3.Waves entering estuary, scouring south & south east side - large saw log moved over 30m to east 4.Steep front to beach (to 2.50m.) west end of beach where waves impact and turn toward mouth 5. Increase of Gladiolus undulatus on low track Gp.1 Gp.2 Gp.3 Gp.4 Gp.5 Gp.6
#7342	22 Jun 2012	Pending	Notes: 1. Dark discharge flowing out around mouth 2. Wind driven sand & waves bringing more sand to mouth build up near rocks has increased reducing outflow on east side 3.Waves entering & scouring out southside of estuary moving 7m. long log about 30m. to east 4. Formerly high banks to channel & beach reduced from wave action 5. Dunes changing shape with wind action Gp.1 Gp.2 Gp.3 Gp.4 Gp.5
#7282	15 Jun 2012	Approved	Notes: 1. Strong outflow curving east of rocks. Flow on both sides. (About 10m.east of rocks) 2.Dark discharge along foreshore to east 3.Channel wide with waves entering & travelling along east side to estuary scouring side of channel which is about 1.5m high near mouth 4.Sea up to dunes at east end of beach with sand area increasing in height & width toward mouth 5.Sand visiable in waves near mouth Gp.1 Gp.2 Gp.3 Gp.4 Gp.5
#7221	8 Jun 2012	Approved	Notes: 1.Strong outflow from recent rainfall, dark discharge around mouth, along shore to east & along cliffs to west 2.Recent increase of flow since 06/06/12. Steep sides to channel (1.- 1.5m) near mouth. Dark silt & brown foam all along beach 3. Water cascading aroung rocks, flow on both sides 4.Waves in all directions at mouth -longshore drift bringing back more sand to mouth 5.Strong wave surges entering channel then swinging east into estuary . Water 'pulsing' upstream past G2 Gp.1 Gp.2 Gp.3 Gp.4 Gp.5
#7201	1 Jun 2012	Approved	Notes: 1.Strong out flow, actual channel upstream of rocks only about 5-6m. wide. Water flowing both sides of rocks 2.Dark discharge around mouth 3. Waves travelling from east along shore to mouth then entering estuary 4.Beach has been leveled out - gradual slope to sea 5.Steep front to sand in area toward mouth, highest point now1/3rd. away from mouth, sand has been reduced in height near mouth 6.Sand bar exposed in estuary Gp.1 Gp.2 Gp.3 Gp.4 Gp.5
#7189	25 May 2012	Approved	Notes: 1.Mouth barred but large waves crossing bar. No fresh return. Green water at start of estuary 2.Steep front to beach. Sand higher near mouth and nearly covering small rock. 3.South wind (gusts up to 8) driving waves & sand to mouth 4.Water from rainfall run off (52ml. over night) covering large areas of camping ground and tracks to beach but not over any roads Gp.1 Gp.2 Gp.3
#7143	18 May 2012	Approved	Notes: 1. Some flow out but waves entering channel - darker discharge only around mouth(shoreline) 2.Only small amount of flow from upstream 3.Sand build up increased around mouth & rocks. 4. Steep bank to channel (30cm at start up to about 80cm near mouth) 5.High sand east of mouth being eroded by waves - travelling back toward mouth 6. Beach - undulating terraine -highest near mouth 7.Sandbar in estuary exposed but water covering area of low track Gp.1 Gp.2 Gp.3. Gp.4 Gp.5
#7129	12 May 2012	Approved	Notes: 1.Rough sea with waves entering estuary. Salt water visiable moving back & forth almost to tunnel 2.Waves in all directions at mouth,entering to a width of about 30m. 3.Waves impacting on sand build up east of mouth & carrying sand into channel. Sand build up around rocks is decreasing width of channel (about 5m.) 4.Waves along shore from east to west coliding with s.w. swell 5.Water high on e.side of estuary Gp.1 Gp.2 Gp.3 Gp.4 Gp.5
#7114	4 May 2012	Approved	Notes: 1. Mouth opened mid day 03/05/12 2.Waves entering estuary & swirling around rocks. 3.Mouth about 20m wide. Sheer channel banks from 2m at start to about 1m downstream rocks 4.Waves in all directions. Longshore drift colliding with incoming sw swell 5.Waves up to dunes at east end of beach but not near sand build up at mouth 6.Water receeded in estuary -lots of dark brown rotting vegetation left along east side Gp.1 Gp.2 Gp.3 Gp.4 Gp.5
#7109	27 Apr 2012	Approved	Notes: 1.River barred 25/4/12 2.Some waves over berm. River perched 3.River within 8m of sea. Gradual slope down 4.Rainfall 48ml since 21/4/12 5.Many small fish near mouth Gp.1 Gp.2 Gp.3 Gp.4 Gp.5 Gp.6
#7082	20 Apr 2012	Approved	Notes: 1.Artificial opening 13/04/12 2.Mouth open -salt/waves entering channel & estuary. (water about 20m across mouth at times) Some salt return along a narrow 4-5m wide/shallow channel against rocks 3.Salt water visiable in channel -up to half way between mouth & tunnel 4.Sheer sided bank to channel reaching 1.50m at mouth (from artificial opening) 5.Sea rough -waves hi up on beach & in all directions at mouth -longshore drift bringing back more sand. 6.Beach gradual slope but rises much higher near mouth 4 Gp.1 Gp.2 Gp.3 Gp.4 Gp.5
#7042	12 Apr 2012	Approved	Notes: 1. Mouth barred 2. River widening 3. Berm lower close to cliff 4 High water level. Flooding in camping ground & water across OOR & OCR Gp.1 Gp.2 Gp.3 Gp.4 Gp.5
#7023	6 Apr 2012	Approved	Notes: 1.Mouth perched -sea entering over berm which has increased in height and width. Some return 2.Berm lower near cliff - about 1m. above water 3.River about 20 cm below berm 4.Waves going high up on beach. Swell wide spaced - waves up to 4m+ Gp.1 Gp.2 Gp.3 Gp.4 Gp.5
#7022	30 Mar 2012	Approved	Notes: 1.Waves over berm, also along beach & behind rocks at hi tide 2. Water up to ocean car park but not across hi track 3. dead eels 3. 4. Beach curved with strong slope to sea 5. Wide spaced swell with occasional waves to 4m. Gp.1 Gp.2 Gp.3 Gp.4 Gp.5
#6942	23 Mar 2012	Approved	Notes: 1. Salt water entering over very shallow/ exposed area. Salt water visiable 2/3rd way to tunnel 2. Gale force winds 3. Waves up to base of dunes on ocean beach 4. Waves 20-30cm in estuary -visiability reduced because of spray & wind driven sand 5. Slight increase in area of recent rock fall 6. Rainfall since 21/03/12 = 40 ml. Gp.1 Gp.2 Gp.3 Gp.4 Gp.5
#6865	16 Mar 2012	Approved	Notes: 1. Strong shallow flow at mouth over sand build up 2.Steep edge to channel up & downstream of rocks (30-50cm) -flow only between rocks &cliff 3. Channel downstream of tunnel is very shallow (10-100cm) 4.Beach wide with gradual slope 5.Swans 8 6.Good sized fish being caught (only at entrance and Kangaroobie (Bream & Mullett) Gp.1 Gp.2 Gp.3 Gp.4 Gp.5
#6845	10 Mar 2012	Pending	Notes: 1.Weak dark discharge at mouth. 2. Signs of release of water from recent raifall event last week (36ml at G6). Areas of dark scum/silt in swash lines around rocks 3. Pellican 1, Swans 12, Silver Gulls 10, Black comorants 4. Gp.1 Gp.2 Gp.3 Gp.4 Gp.5
#6803	2 Mar 2012	Approved	Notes: 1. Very shallow flow out , flow only between rocks & cliff 2. Sand has reduced depth of channel from entrance to near tunnel 3. Strong e.wind blowing sand into channel 4.Beach wide & sloping rocks exposed at east end GP.1 Gp.2 Gp.3 Gp.4 Gp.5
#6763	24 Feb 2012	Approved	Notes: 1. Narrow shallow channel running out over sand build up, only slight discharge around mouth 2.Waves circling & longshore drift active 3.Beach wide & sloping -highest area 1/3 from mouth 4. Jet ski's using mouth (5) Gp.1 Gp.2 Gp.3 Gp.4 Gp.5
#6721	17 Feb 2012	Approved	Notes: 1 Mouth opened pm. 16/2/12 2.Flowing out strongly 10:15 17/2/12 Gp.1 Gp.2 Gp.3 Gp.4 Gp.5
#6705	10 Feb 2012	Pending	Notes: 1.Mouth barred 8/2/12 2. Waves over berm at hi tide 3.Berm about 20-30m long, height 50cm.-1m. high 4.Rock close to cliff 20-30 cm above sand other rock covered 5. beach sloping, highest area about 1/3rd from mouth. Rocks visiable at east end of beach Gp.1 Gp.2 Gp.3 Gp.4
#6708	10 Feb 2012	Approved	Notes: 1.Mouth barred 08.02.12, waves over bar at hi tide(10.02.12) 2.Berm about 20-30m long, height 50cm -1m 3.Rock closest to cliff 20-30cm above sand,other rock covered 4.Beach sloping, highest area 1/3 distance from mouth Gp.1 Gp.2 Gp.3 Gp.4 Gp.5
#6681	3 Feb 2012	Approved	Notes: 1.Water flowing out over sand build up at mouth -very shallow. Flow is close to cliff. 2.Channel from near tunnel has filled with sand water depth only up to about 50cm. 3.Waves in all directions at mouth 4. Beach - long slope to sea, rocks visiable at east end of beach Gp.1 Gp.2 Gp.3 Gp.4 Gp.5
#6621	27 Jan 2012	Approved	Notes: 1.AHD at G6 0.62 08:30 0.59 11:50 2.Reducing flow out over sand build at mouth 3.Water flowing only between rocks & cliff Gp.1 Gp.2 Gp.3 Gp.4 Gp.5
#6604	20 Jan 2012	Approved	Notes: 1.Flow from channel greatly reduced from 17/01/2011 shallow flow over sand build up at mouth 2.Flow between rocks & against cliff face 3. Water level in estuary much lower - large sheets of drying algae draped over vegetation on east side 4.Small fish in water eastside