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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
19 March 2019
Observation details
Overview
| Estuary | Gellibrand River Estuary |
|---|---|
| Site | Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site |
| Observation ID | #12833 |
| Date and Time | Tuesday 19th March 2019 13:15pm |
| Approved | Approved |
Notes
AHD @ G6 1.48
Mouth closed but waves over topping berm at last hi tide. A higher 2nd. berm has risen closer to sea with a depression formed between it & the previous highest part of the original berm formation. Waves have been over berm & high up all along the beach. S wind blowing sand down channel into estuary, more sand over rock
Mouth Observation
| Mouth state | Closed |
|---|---|
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| Flow Present? | No |
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| Flow Direction | N/A |
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| Above Sea | Above Estuary | |
|---|---|---|
| Berm Height (m) | 0.3m | |
| Berm Length (m) | 97.0m |
Physical Condition
| Current | Mode | |
|---|---|---|
| Wind Direction | South | |
| Beaufort Scale | Gentle breeze | |
| Sea State | Moderate |
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