Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #12679
Date and Time Saturday 2nd February 2019 10:48am
Approved Approved

Notes

AHD G6   1.30 @ 10:30

Mouth closed, more sand over & in front of rocks (closed 30-12-18)

Sand higher at east end of beach & remaining high at mid beach where the spit extends further out to sea where the SW swell is impacting on the west side causing longshore drift across entrance. Waves are going in many directions all along the beach. Large area of sand stir visible in water between spit & entrance

Large no.small fish in shallow water at edge of estuary also many larger 4-7 cm long fish in deeper water around bridge at G2.

Mouth Observation

Mouth state Closed
Previous C C C C C O O O O C C C C C C C C C O 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 C O O O O C O O O O O O C
Flow Present? No
Previous N N N N N Y Y Y Y N N N N N N N N N Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y N
Flow Direction N/A
Previous N N N N N O I O O N N N N N N N N N O O O O O N O I O O O I O O I O O N O I O O O O O O O N O O O O N O O O O O I N
Above Sea Above Estuary
Berm Height (m) 0.1m
Berm Length (m) 0.0m

Physical Condition

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

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 1.06m 1.06m
Time (hh:mm) 10:48 12:51
Tidal influence No
Tidal Range Time Height
High 01:23 0.960
Low 17:16 0.350

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