EstuaryWatch Observations

Gellibrand River Estuary

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ID	Date	Status	Details
#8439	10 Aug 2013	Approved	Notes: Very strong out flow, dark & dirty around mouth & to west but main flow to east Mouth & channel much wider & deeper, sheer east side to channel (over 1m.)indicates recent strong release Longshore drift active Beach no longer curved, higher at east end sloping down toward entrance Sea has been up to base of dunes during recent rough seas Wind in all directions in estuary Turbidity at G2 NTUs 60 pH 6.4 Gp1_1 Gp1_2 Gp1_3 Gp1_4 Gp1_5
#8426	3 Aug 2013	Approved	Notes: Flow mainly out with discharge only around mouth Very rough sea- waves entering over shallow entrance & travelling along east side of channel into estuary (Salt/green water upstream rocks intermittently) Sand has built up around entrance & rocks -channel narrow & shallow Sand high east end of beach, highest mid beach then sloping down to entrance -Waves high up on beach Water level in estuary high, low track well under water Dead penguin (!) near mouth Gp1_1 Gp1_2 Gp1_3 Gp1_4 Gp1_5
#8412	19 Jul 2013	Approved	Notes: Dark discharge out around mouth, small waves occasionally entering channel & estuary Channel east side sheer (70cm) Ocean Beach wide & sloping, westerly waves impacting east end Long shore drift toward mouth Wind (north) driven waves in estuary impacting s/e corner Gp1_1 Gp1_2 Gp1_3 Gp1_4 Gp1_5
#8373	12 Jul 2013	Approved	Notes: Dark discharge out only around mouth Signs of recent release -sheer side(1-1.5m.) to east side of channel low water level in estuary & river - sand bar & east side well exposed Waves entering mouth & channel -long shore drift active along shore line to mouth Increased erosion east side of estuary from recent rough seas - waves up to dunes on ocean beach Gp1_1 Gp1_2 Gp1_3 Gp1_4 Gp1_5
#8366	5 Jul 2013	Approved	Notes: Salt water entering over wide area along narrow channel. Salt to near tunnel entrance More sand at entrance & along channel from V.rough seas & strong s/e winds Wind driven waves from west impacting on east side of estuary Wind across estuary from West but at Photo point from s/e along ocean beach Gp1_1 Gp1_2 Gp1_3 Gp1_4 Gp1_5
#8360	27 Jun 2013	Approved	Notes: Waves entering with some salt return Very low river & estuary water levels Sand bar & sand south side of estuary well exposed Salt water (green) nearly to tunnel entrance Ocean beach still in 2 distinct curves with eastern end continuing to scour out at base of dunes Gp1_1 Gp1_2 Gp1_3 Gp1_4 Gp1_5
#8357	21 Jun 2013	Approved	Notes: Air temp 3 C. Flow out through wide shallow entrance. East side of channel sheer (50cm -1m.) Waves from south west turning back to entrance Ocean beach still in 2 distinct bays, east end scoured out to foot of dunes & sand building up on west side of central projection Sand bar exposed in estuary & low track (east) scoured out into new formation Gp1_1 Gp1_2 Gp1_3 Gp1_4 Gp1_5
#8347	14 Jun 2013	Approved	Notes: Dark discharge out around mouth & slightly to east Flow has increased since recent rain (29.5ml) Beach very windswept & sign of last hi tide up nearly to dunes Waves from s/w -longshore drift active More sand building up mid beach & projecting out to sea Gp1_1 Gp1_2 Gp1_3 Gp1_4 Gp1_5
#8325	7 Jun 2013	Approved	Notes: Salt water entering channel & estuary Large sand build up at entrance, waves & strong south wind bringing more sand into channel Rough sea -waves up to base of dunes on ocean beach & entering estuary impacting on east side, surge also reaching G2. Waves in all directions at mouth, longshore drift active & whirl pool in front of rocks Shoreline more even but waves carving out steep sand cliff at east end Dead Penguin on beach Many Coots, 2 White Egrets & White Goshawk around estuary in estuary Gp1_1 Gp1_2 Gp1_3 Gp1_4 Gp1_5
#8315	31 May 2013	Approved	Notes: Pale discharge out over shallow entrance Strong longshore drift towards entrance Sand build up at mid beach has increased to east & out to sea. - now highest point on beach East end of beach has steep drop with sheer sand cliff below dunes(1.5m+) Sand bar & large area south side of estuary exposed Low track has been reformed by recent wave action Large no. dog & fox prints in all areas Gp1_1 Gp1_2 Gp1_3 Gp1_4 Gp1_5
#8302	24 May 2013	Approved	Notes: Mouth open, salt water entering & returning Waves entering channel (green water almost to Tunnel) waves turning along south side of estuary toward east Flow out is over shallow entrance Strong longshore drift meeting outflow & south west swell creating whirlpool around rocks & entrance Beach still has 2 distinct curves & sand projects further out to sea at mid beach Water level in estuary is low 12 Silver Gulls & 1 immature Pacific gull feeding at mid beach Gp1_1 Gp1_2 Gp1_3 Gp1_4 Gp1_5
#8288	17 May 2013	Approved	Notes: Strong outflow of dark water over shallow area at mouth then flowing mainly to east While outflow is quite strong small waves are entering channel Waves in all directions at mouth with strong longshore drift to west & whirlpool in front of rocks Channel flowing out main flow against cliff & through small gap between rocks. Sand build up on east side Beach wide & slopping with highest point at mid beach where sand projects into ocean (eastern area scouring out) Water has been high in estuary (hi tide/rough sea) Immature Pacific Gull 1. feeding amongst seaweed & rubbish at mid beach Gp1_1 Gp1_2 Gp1_3 Gp1_4 Gp1_5
#8274	10 May 2013	Approved	Notes: Discharge out but mostly salt return, entrance & channel shallow. Very small waves entering channel & estuary Beach wide with slight slope down to sea around mouth but steep sand cliffs have formed at east end (over 2m.) Last hi tide high up on beach Sandbar exposed in estuary Over 20 Coots in estuary also Plover with orange band on right leg (Possibly Double Banded Plover ?) Gp1_1 Gp1_2 Gp1_3 Gp1_4 Gp1_5
#8266	5 May 2013	Approved	Notes: AHD G6 0.67 @08:30 Pale discharge out around mouth & to east close to shore 2 dead Pengins & 1 Shearwater included (8 Silver Gulls feeding in that area) (two curves forming ) Occaisional small wave down channel into estuary Mouth very shallow & channel has become more narrow (low tide) Gp1_1 Gp1_2 Gp1_3 Gp1_4 Gp1_5
#8258	2 May 2013	Approved	Notes: Natural opening (possibly last night) dark discharge out to south & west with a lessor flow to east along foreshore, longshore drift active in this area Channel wide & shallow, but narrow infront of rocks where the sand build up is visiable Channel flowing along base of cliff Beach(Ocean) is wide & slopping -sand build up east mouth has been leveled out No sign of any fish (dead or alive) in estuary, also birds seen. Water still visiable in very low areas & drains on flats between Princetown & upstream G5. Extensive waterlogging around G4 AHD at G6 0.81 @ 10:15 Gp1_1 Gp1_2 Gp1_3 Gp1_4 Gp1_5
#8251	27 Apr 2013	Approved	Notes: Waves over a long berm, some return of salt water Very rough sea has reduced sand build up east of mouth creating a very wide entrance Longshoredrift out to sea & along foreshore Fishermen reported that 48 large Salmon were caught off Ocean beach last weekend Gp1_1 Gp1_2 Gp1_3 Gp1_4 Gp1_5
#8241	25 Apr 2013	Approved	Notes: Waves over high sand build up at mouth & upstream rocks -No fresh water (dark) discharge but some salt return Rough sea impacting on high sand east of entrance then travelling west entering channel with occaisional small waves into estuary Strong longshore drift Salt water about 50m upstream rocks Waves in all directions causing whirlpool around & upstream rocks Water has been very high in estuary at last hi tide Dead petrel east side of channel, 7 Silver gulls & many Coots in estuary Gp1_1 Gp1_2 Gp1_3 Gp1_4 Gp1_5
#8237	19 Apr 2013	Approved	Notes: Sand building up at mouth & around rocks Waves impacting on high sand east of mouth then travelling west longshore drift very strong along foreshore & out to sea Sand visiable in waves south of entrance Only pale discharge around mouth Sand bar & east side of estuary greatly exposed No sign of any small fish around edge of estuary Very cold wind Gp1_1 Gp1_2 Gp1_3 Gp1_4 Gp1_5
#8236	15 Apr 2013	Approved	Notes: 1- Illegal opening 13/04/13. AHD large range during monitoring Mouth wider than yesterday , sand cliffs at entrance 2.70m, waves entering channel & estuary, channel surface covered with foam Long shore drift bringing sand back to mouth, also colliding with waves from sw & outflow creating whirlpool 1 Flounder -about 9cm Gp1_1 Gp1_2 Gp1_3 Gp1_4 Gp1_5
#8219	14 Apr 2013	Approved	Notes: Illegal opening 13/04/14 Mouth about 20-30m. wide at actual entrance narrowing around rocks. High sand cliff on east side about 3m. Very strong ,dark & smelly discharge to south & east meeting s/w waves & longshore drift (rough sea) Gp1_2 Gp1_3 Gp1_4 Gp1_5 Gp_1
#8217	12 Apr 2013	Approved	Notes: Mouth closed but some flow out has occured along the trench recently dug during an attempt at illegal opening. Flow out observed 11/04/13 and signs of wave entry & outflow after hi tide noted on12/04/13 Water is currently flowing along trench to about 20m from estuary & going under ground Beach wide & slopping (horseshoe shape) but highest point remains east of mouth. Lower next to cliff Long shore drift strong about 20-50m out to sea Gp1_1 Gp1_2 Gp1_3 Gp1_5 Gp_4
#8212	7 Apr 2013	Approved	Notes: illegal opening attempted but mouth still closed Water flowing out from estuary but going underground about half way along trench Beach changing shape -undulations from north to south appearing but highest point is still east of entrance. Sand cliff starting east end Berm is lower against cliff Many small fish in flooded vegetation along side of estuary Gp1_1 Gp1_2 Gp1_3 Gp1_4 Gp1_5
#8208	5 Apr 2013	Approved	Notes: Mouth closed -some waves have been over the bar but only entering the estuary across a narrow low area close to cliff Sand visiable in breakers directly south of estuary & also to west Ocean beach wide & slopping, sand still high east of estuary entrance but slopes down lower toward cliff Increased water cover on top track & in small area alongside OCR between GOR & camp. ground Water over deck of fishing platform(G2) Increased flooding upstream but not over OOR Gp1_1 Gp1_2 Gp1_3 Gp1_4 Gp1_5
#8200	1 Apr 2013	Approved	Notes: Mouth barred but waves over on very wide front during recent v.rough seas & hi tide Berm is higher & wider, but lower near cliff Sea has reached base of dunes creating sheer face & also travelled up & over highest area east of entrance entering estuary from mouth to near top track entrance Water over all of low track & small area of top track Gp1_1 Gp1_2 Gp1_3 Gp1_4 Gp1_5
#8198	27 Mar 2013	Approved	Notes: Mouth barred but waves over across a wide area directly south of estuary at hi tide Berm gradually slopping toward sea Long shore drift not active Wind driven waves in estuary Water in small area on side of top track & nearly to car park on low track Good catches of tomy rough & salmon from ocean beach Gp1_1 Gp1_2 Gp1_3 Gp1_4 Gp1_5
#8191	23 Mar 2013	Approved	Notes: Mouth closed but waves entering at hi tide acros a wide area Estuary has more sand across front but a narrow 'amr' extends closer to sea at base of cliff Beach - horseshoe shaped with higher sand east of entrance. Area closest to cliff is lower Long shore drift out to sea not as active Water in large depression (OCR)south of camp. ground & over low track but not visiable on any other roads Gp1_1 Gp1_2 Gp1_3 Gp1_4 Gp1_5
#8189	20 Mar 2013	Approved	Notes: Mouth closed but waves over at hi tide entering directly south of estuary Sandbar forming about 20m out to sea where main impact of longshore drift occurs, deeper channel between this & shore Water over track south of camp. ground & low track but no water on OCR or OOR Gp1_1 Gp1_2 Gp1_3 Gp1_4 Gp1_5
#8163	15 Mar 2013	Approved	Notes: 1.River mouth perched -waves over travelling along east side into estuary 2. No dark discharge travelling out 3. Actual berm is longer, wider & very shallow - Width of wave entry 20-40m. 4.Long shore drift very active about 20m.+ from shore where north south aligned waves collide with those from sw. Foam & spray going up very high 5.Sand visiable in breakers out to sea 6.Waves have been high up on shore but no long shore drift in former area behind berm 7 No sign of any dead fish. Only about 10 Coots remaining Gp1_1 Gp1_2 Gp1_3 Gp1_4 Gp1_5
#8147	11 Mar 2013	Approved	Notes: Waves continuous along beach, intermittently washing over the top of the berm. Berm is lower near the cliffs. Longshore drift still crossing S/W swell about 30m out to sea. Water over track to fishing area south of camping ground. OCR only damp. no water over any other areas. huge number of people, no birds. no vsible sign of dead fish. Gp1_1 Gp1_2 Gp1_3 Gp1_4 Gp1_5
#8144	8 Mar 2013	Approved	Notes: Beach wide and sloping, sand cliff caused by recent opening being reduced by wave action. Wave action bringing sand into the estuary. Berm has extented about 4.5m into the estuary since 06.03.13 Wave travelling from the S/W are intersecting waves travelling from the N/S. Sand is visible in that area. Refer to drawing on data sheet. Only six coots and one pair of pacific gulls at estuary mouth. Water over low track but no where else. Gp1_ Gp1_2 Gp1_3 Gp1_4 Gp1_5
#8143	6 Mar 2013	Approved	Notes: Dead fish now under water, very few on sand. Mouth of the estuary is barred again. Berm length from estuary to the top of the berm has decreased since 4.03.2013 Beach wide and sloping. Waves have come over berm . Sand still visible about 20-30m out (near estuary mouth), in area where longshore drift cuts across S/W waves. 46cm dead and decomposing water rat east of channel near tunnel. About 50 + coots feeding along cliff base, west side of estuary. Nearly all other birds have gone. Sandy beach , south side of estuary covered by water. Large area of lower track under water. Many 1-3cm fish in deep areas. Gp1_1 Gp1_2 Gp1_3 Gp1_4 Gp1_5
#8141	4 Mar 2013	Approved	Notes: No water from estuary going out to sea. No sign of any discharge. Sand bar area reduced. Sand visible in breakers s/w of entrance. Number of birds greatly reduced, European wasps working on dead fish. Reddish brown foam and "chopped" seagrass along S/E side of estuary and near estuary mouth. Dark brown sediment/algae in above area. Some dead fish remain S/E side of estuary. Dead eel near G2 (floating mid channel, moving up stream with wind) Large tiger snake on low track. Jet ski out over berm. Polystyrene pieces along S/E side of estuary (about 3cm in size). Gp1_1 Gp1_2 Gp1_3 Gp1_4 Gp1_5
#8137	2 Mar 2013	Approved	Notes: Dark discharge out east along foreshore then to the south, seems to be following current of beach which is horseshoe shaped, with a gradual slope and every windswept. Wave mid way up at last high tide. longshore drift over sand building at mouth into channel which is wider and deeper. High sand cliffs (1.20m) remain about 20m east of channel. Channel outflow downstream of rocks is very close to cliffs and works its way through rocks below end of cliff. No. of birds similar to 01/03/13 but now 12 "fat" cormorants and more ibis. Gp1_1 Gp1_2 Gp1_3 Gp1_4 Gp1_5
#8183	28 Feb 2013	Approved	Notes: waves entering estuary- salt green water to 20m upstream of rocks. long shore drift active, sand building up continues. 1cm spring fed by both spring and estuary S/E side of estuary. dog tracks around estuary. increase in silver gulls, over 50 present. Other birds still on and around sand bar. White Ibis in reed where large mass of dead fish are. stangre jelly fish on beach at entrance.
#8184	27 Feb 2013	Approved	Notes: strong longshore drift increasing sand build up at the mouth and rough sea. mouth almost closed again. Waves cover area but channel only about 3-4m wide between rocks and sea. depth about 0.50-1.0m but very shallow at closest to sea. old dead fish have been washed up in new areas by waves entering. birds, foxes and cats have been working on remains but still huge amount left. estuary is stinky and littered with dead fish. water has surface scum. Gp1_1 Gp1_2 Gp1_3 Gp1_4 Gp1_5
#8206	26 Feb 2013	Approved	Notes: sand channel is increasing. very shallow close to the sea. actual channel is only about 3-4m in front of rocks. no sign of dark discharge. long shore drift is very active. very shallow and close to sea. green water up to and around rocks where sand is starting to build up. last high tide has washed 1000's of fish back on sand bar and forced some into channel between sandbar and cliff. bird fox and cat prints (many prints) have cleaned up dead fish on east side of estuary. Gp1-1 Gp1_2 Gp1_3 Gp1_4 Gp1_5
#8136	24 Feb 2013	Approved	Notes: G2 D.O mg/L 1.10 at top and 0.24 at the bottom of the water column. Massive fish death, all sizes form 5cm- 30cm, dead on the banks and floating down channel (120 dead fish past in channel during 20mins) Estuary mouth still wide with 2m sand cliffs either side. Outflow strong, going out south and to the east. Sand east side of entrance increasing into channel. Water level extremely low, sand bar completely covered with birds and dead fish. West bank (below cliffs) littered with 100's of large dead fish (40m long area). Gp1_1 Gp1_2 Gp1_3 Gp1_4 Gp1_5 Gp1_6
#8134	23 Feb 2013	Approved	Notes: Fish death event. 145 fish collected, 100's more small dead fish along each side of estuary around G2. After the artificial opening the water level dropped by a metre over night. Some dead fish on ledge near entrance suggest that many fish have gone out to sea in the strong current. (discharge straight out to the south). Fish death event mainly from stranding by sudden water level drop and caught in vegetation and algae. Oxygen levels were also very low (0.55mg/L at G2) Banks of channel about 0.3m near the estuary, rising to 3.5 near ocean. The channel is 20-30m wide near the ocean. Discharge around the mouth and south out to sea for over 100m. Sand from longshore drift building up on east side of entrance. Rocks isolated in centre of channel. Jet Ski very fast through estuary mouth. Waves sending fish back into stranded areas. Gp1_1 Gp1_2 Gp1_3 Gp1_4 Gp1_5
#8132	22 Feb 2013	Approved	Notes: ARTIFICIAL PERMIT OPENING complete 10:00am No time to take berm measurements. Berm dips in the middle. Water very dark and smelly, algae forming in pools in the wetland. Beach wide with gradual slope. A.O started at 8:50- complete at 10:00. Berm had large depression midway. Water starting to enter at the west end of the camp ground. Strong easterly wind (5) 21/02/13. No water over the OCR between camp ground and GOR. Water over OCR south of camp ground. slight increase in water on flats upstream. Gp1_1 Gp1_2 Gp1_3 Gp1_4 Gp1_5
#8131	20 Feb 2013	Approved	Notes: Beach has changed. Waves are comming over the berm accross a long area. Close to the sea, a dip mid berm remains. Estuary front changed, main area further back into estuary with an "exctended arm" against cliff face, terminating in old rock fall about 28m in front (toward sea) of main part of estuary. 12 pelicans and huge number of wader birds in flooded areas. Deakin staff testing water. Gp1_1 Gp1_2 Gp1_3 Gp1_4 Gp1_5
#8089	16 Feb 2013	Approved	Notes: 1. Mouth barred, waves over at high tide entering across a wide area. 2.Top of berm to estuary wider (88m.) distance from top of berm to sea reduced to 8m 3.Ocean beach changed since 13/02/13 now undulating with lower areas from returning water 4. Berm higher near cliffs 5.Many small fish along sides of estuary & in flooded vegetation 6. Dead mullet (2) in water at start of estuary 7.Not much change in flooding 8. Rainfall to date for Feb = 1.5 ml Gp1_1 Gp1_2 Gp1_3 Gp1_4 Gp1_5
#8080	13 Feb 2013	Approved	Notes: 1. Mouth barred but waves over into estuary & high on beach at hi tide 2.Sand build up in channel increased 3.Berm is lower (near cliff) but width from sea to estuary has increased 4.Many small (30-80cm) fish along edge of estuary 5.Water is now over top track & just starting to appear in small a area along OCR between GOR & Camp. ground 6. Water is still only on edge of OOR Gp1_1 Gp1_2 Gp1_3 Gp1_4 Gp1_5
#8053	6 Feb 2013	Approved	Notes: 1. Illegal opening over night but channel filled in by wave action 2.Beach wide with gradual slope - width of top of berm increased 3.No water over O.C.R & only small patches of about 3cm deep water on top track 4.No water over O.O.R water to 0.2 on flood marker Gp1_1 Gp1_2 Gp1_3 Gp1_4 Gp1_5
#8049	3 Feb 2013	Approved	Notes: 1.Mouth barred 2.Estuary has moved closer to top of berm 3.Beach is now wide with gradual slope, sand cliffs are almost removed by wave action 4.AHD same at G6 & G2 1.38 5.Lots of small fish in flood water near AHD board G2 6.Water just starting to form on side of top track & near flood marker on OOR (below 0.2) road crown above water 7 Water increasing on flats between Princetown G4 & Rivernook (extends further up south side of channel to G5 Gp1_20130203
#8047	30 Jan 2013	Approved	Notes: 1.Mouth barred but waves have been over berm during last hi tide 2.Berm is much lower near cliff about 60cm. Further east it is about 1.50m. despite sand cliffs being impacted by wave action 3. Water cover on low track near car park but no water visiable on roads & top track. Gp1 Gp1_4 Gp1_5 Gp2 Gp3
#8033	25 Jan 2013	Approved	Notes: 1. River barred but some waves over berm at mouth during hi tide 2.Estuary has moved closer to berm 3.Very strong south wind driving waves across estuary, also carrying sand into channel 4. Beach now has 1.40 high sand cliff at mid beach 5. Water higher in estuary but no water over roads & track 6.Nankeen kestrel nesting in rocks near mouth. Gp.4 Gp1 Gp_2 Gp_3 Gp_5
#8029	18 Jan 2013	Approved	Notes: 1.Mouth barred but some waves over berm at last hi tide - then travelling west to mouth & entering chanel 2.Water closer to carpark on low track but none on top track -no water on roads 3. Flats flooded up to G4 but only in drains & very low areas from G4 to G5 4.Dead fish on side of estuary 5.Large no. moths wings in shallow estuary water near berm Gp1_1 Gp1_2 Gp1_3 Gp1_4 Gp1_5 Gp1_6
#8011	12 Jan 2013	Approved	Notes: 1. Mouth closed 2.Height of berm has increased since 09/01/2013 3. Waves no longer entering upstream of rocks at hi tide Gp_1 Gp_2 Gp_3 Gp_4 Gp_5
#8001	9 Jan 2013	Approved	Notes: 1. River barred but hi tide has been high on ocean beach & long shore drift has taken water & sand west to mouth entering well up the channel Gp_1 Gp_2 Gp_3 Gp_4 Gp_5
#7996	3 Jan 2013	Approved	Notes: 1.Strong outflow only between rocks & cliff - out over wide shallow area (no sign of dark discharge) Large ripples/waves ( 30cm +) created. in flow despite being impacted by long shore drift 2.Large sand build up around mouth 3. Last hi tide almost up to dunes then flowing back west (to mouth) & entering channel around rocks and upstream 4.Dead penguin on side of channel up stream rocks Gp_1 Gp_2 Gp_3 Gp_4 Gp_5
#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