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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
10 May 2016
Observation details
Overview
| Estuary | Gellibrand River Estuary |
|---|---|
| Site | Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site |
| Observation ID | #10356 |
| Date and Time | Tuesday 10th May 2016 14:30pm |
| Approved | Approved |
Notes
- Mouth closed, channel from P.O. 20160509 has nearly completely filled with sand, but shallow narrow area beside cliff remains with return to ocean from waves entering across a wide area, some small fish going out in flow
- Winds from 5-7 everything getting sand blasted with strong gusts, sea V.rough, going high up all along beach & entering estuary. Beach 1/3 from estuary is slightly higher. Gradual slope down to ocean at mouth
- Wind from SE at Gp1, from S on beach at entrance, from N down estuary
- Longshore drift across mouth is being crossed over by SW swell, then meeting returning water creating surges in all directions
- Large build up of sand visible under water extending into estuary.
- Water is straight across channel & deep up against sand dunes below Gp1..Sand very soft & deep at entrance
- Boardwalk deck is partially under water, large no. small fish in water
- More rock falls at S end of cliff
- Water 2/3 over 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 | |
|---|---|---|
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Physical Condition
| Current | Mode | |
|---|---|---|
| Wind Direction | South-East | |
| Beaufort Scale | Strong breeze | |
| Sea State | Very Rough |
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