Observation #10120 27-01-2016 | GMC: Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

Observation details

Overview

Estuary	Gellibrand River Estuary
Site	Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID	#10120
Date and Time	Wednesday 27th January 2016 12:25pm
Approved	Approved

Notes

Mouth barred but small amount of water over at last hi tide (close to west cliff face)

Sand spit extending further out to sea, tending to spread toward entrance

Beach divided into two distinct bays - sand cliffs on beach in eastern area

Longshore drift bringing sand to spit from east end of beach

Sand is visible in breakers both close to shore & out to sea all along the each. Also visible travelling west past entrance

22 Crested terns on sand spit

Many small fish swimming in shallow water along side of low track, several larger fish seen jumping in water just upstream G2

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)
Berm Length (m)

Physical Condition

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

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level	Start	Finish
Height (m)	0.96m	0.96m
Time (hh:mm)	12:25	13:42
Tidal influence	No
Tidal Range	Time	Height
High	03:03	1.080
Low	09:36	0.400

Observation Documents

Link	Date	File name	Description
Download	27-01-2016 12:25	Photopoint	Gp1_1
Download	27-01-2016 12:25	Photopoint	Gp1_2
Download	27-01-2016 12:25	Photopoint	Gp1_3
Download	27-01-2016 12:25	Photopoint	Gp1_4
Download	27-01-2016 12:25	Photopoint	Gp1_5