Observation #10354 07-05-2016 | GMC: Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

Observation details

Overview

Estuary	Gellibrand River Estuary
Site	Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID	#10354
Date and Time	Saturday 7th May 2016 12:05pm
Approved	Approved

Notes

Mouth barred, estuary almost straight across from cliff to dune (below Gp1 site). Waves going over but not reaching estuary

Erosion occurring at southern end of cliff - small rock falls

Flood levels increasing upstream & in wetlands. Many waterbirds in flooded areas also small fish

OCR- water at sides of road but not across, west end of campground & adjoining property entrance under water. Picnic area & boardwalk wetland area flooded

GOR -water about 1/3 across

OOR -increased flood level at flood markers & water at sides of road further west toward GOR

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	Light Breeze
Sea State	Rough

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level	Start	Finish
Height (m)	1.70m	1.70m
Time (hh:mm)	12:05	13:40
Tidal influence	No
Tidal Range	Time	Height
High	13:02	1.150
Low	06:00	0.380

Observation Documents

Link	Date	File name	Description
Download	07-05-2016 12:05	Photopoint	gp1_1
Download	07-05-2016 12:05	Photopoint	gp1_2
Download	07-05-2016 12:05	Photopoint	gp1_3
Download	07-05-2016 12:05	Photopoint	gp1_4
Download	07-05-2016 12:05	Photopoint	gp1_5