Observation #10034 27-12-2015 | GMC: Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

Observation details

Overview

Estuary	Gellibrand River Estuary
Site	Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID	#10034
Date and Time	Sunday 27th December 2015 07:55am
Approved	Approved

Notes

Strong dark outflow around mouth, to SW, S & east along foreshore

Flow has cut sheer side to channel at mouth (1-2m) which is collapsing into flow

Both rocks well exposed but main volume of water is on east side over cascade, sand build up immediately d/s rocks

Strong longshore drift across mouth crossing out flow & turning into channel & up into estuary

Waves in all directions at mouth

Waves have been high up on beach & over remaining part of berm (dark swash line)

Beach has gradual steep slope-highest near mouth

No water in campground. Dip in causeway G4 is clear of water

Mouth Observation

Mouth state	Open
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Flow Present?	Yes
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Flow Direction	Out
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	Above Sea	Above Estuary
Berm Height (m)
Berm Length (m)

Physical Condition

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

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level	Start	Finish
Height (m)	1.10m	1.01m
Time (hh:mm)	07:55	09:50
Tidal influence	Yes
Tidal Range	Time	Height
High	02:29	1.150
Low	09:39	0.530

Observation Documents

Link	Date	File name	Description
Download	27-12-2015 07:55	Photopoint	Gp1_1
Download	27-12-2015 07:55	Photopoint	Gp1_2
Download	27-12-2015 07:55	Photopoint	Gp1_3
Download	27-12-2015 07:55	Photopoint	Gp1_4
Download	27-12-2015 07:55	Photopoint	Gp1_5