Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #11971
Date and Time Sunday 15th April 2018 12:16pm
Approved Approved

Notes

Waves over all along berm reaching estuary but only very slight salt return. High seas impacting at both ends of beach going high up on steep face of east dune & down beach to cliff at west. Increased longshore drift at high tide towards entrance

Water on hi track increased, water in areas across lower track to Ocean car park & several large puddles south of camp ground. No water across OCR between camp ground & GOR but increased water from runoff SW area of camp ground. Water flowing strongly from south to north across OOR in two areas at flood markers

Mouth Observation

Mouth state Closed
Previous O O O O C O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O P C C C C C C C O O O O C C C C C C C
Flow Present? No
Previous Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N N N N N N N N Y Y Y Y N N N N N N N
Flow Direction N/A
Previous O O O O N O O O N O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O N N N N N N N N O I O O N N N N N N N
Above Sea Above Estuary
Berm Height (m)
Berm Length (m)

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction West
Beaufort Scale High wind, moderate gale, near gale
Sea State High

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 1.58m 1.59m
Time (hh:mm) 12:16 14:53
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 12:45 0.930
Low 06:41 0.440

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