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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
19 March 2016
Observation details
Overview
| Estuary | Gellibrand River Estuary |
|---|---|
| Site | Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site |
| Observation ID | #10222 |
| Date and Time | Saturday 19th March 2016 12:46pm |
| Approved | Approved |
Notes
- large amount of sand filling in the entrance from rough seas and strong wind.
- longshore drift travelling west across outflow being met by strong south west swell.
- some waves entering channel.
- pale discharge around mouth, practically obscured by waves.
- large amount of sand in breakers out to sea.
- beach sand cliff (small) at centre, rocks at east end exposed.
- sand bar and low track well exposed.
- some areas of exposed seagrass bleaching.
- brown algae scum on sand area on low track.
- iridescent algae left in water depression areas.
- large number of cabbage butterflies on sea kale at start of the low track.
- man small fish on the S/E section of estuary.
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) | ||
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Physical Condition
| Current | Mode | |
|---|---|---|
| Wind Direction | South-East | |
| Beaufort Scale | Moderate breeze | |
| Sea State | Rough |
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