Observation #10355 09-05-2016 | GMC: Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

Observation details

Overview

Estuary	Gellibrand River Estuary
Site	Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID	#10355
Date and Time	Monday 9th May 2016 12:10pm
Approved	Approved

Notes

Mouth closed

Wave going high up on beach

More rock falls with large rocks smashed

Many small fish swimming near surface around G2

13:07 Attempted P.O. Narrow shallow channel dug with water flowing out to sea by13:41

Flood water about 1/2 way across GOR

Increased flood levels in all areas, water over road in camp ground

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	North
Beaufort Scale	Gentle breeze
Sea State	Moderate

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level	Start	Finish
Height (m)	1.78m	1.79m
Time (hh:mm)	12:10	15:00
Tidal influence	No
Tidal Range	Time	Height
High	13:56	1.220
Low	06:26	0.250

Observation Documents

Link	Date	File name	Description
Download	09-05-2016 12:10	Photopoint	gp1_1
Download	09-05-2016 12:10	Photopoint	gp1_2
Download	09-05-2016 12:10	Photopoint	gp1_3
Download	09-05-2016 12:10	Photopoint	gp1_4
Download	09-05-2016 12:10	Photopoint	gp1_5