Observation #10647 17-12-2016 | GMC: Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

Observation details

Overview

Estuary	Gellibrand River Estuary
Site	Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID	#10647
Date and Time	Saturday 17th December 2016 12:00pm
Approved	Approved

Notes

Reddish brown discharge out over increased sand build up only immediately around the mouth

Rough sea assisted by south wind sending some waves up over steep beach front into dip then turning west & proceeding toward mouth & channel at last hi tide

South wind blowing a large amount of sand down beside channel into the estuary

Black silt pattern on sand south side of estuary & channel entrance area

Algae forming on stream side veg.especially at Lt1.

Dead female kangaroo on sand near channel entrance to 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)
Berm Length (m)

Physical Condition

	Current	Mode
Wind Direction	South
Beaufort Scale	High wind, moderate gale, near gale
Sea State	Rough

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level	Start	Finish
Height (m)	0.60m	0.64m
Time (hh:mm)	12:00	13:25
Tidal influence	Yes
Tidal Range	Time	Height
High	13:38	0.670
Low	09:55	0.570

Observation Documents

Link	Date	File name	Description
Download	17-12-2016 12:00	Gp1_20161217_1_212_8896.JPG	gp1_1
Download	17-12-2016 12:00	Gp1_20161217_2_252_8897.JPG	gp1_2
Download	17-12-2016 12:00	Gp1_20161217_3_292_8898.JPG	gp1_3
Download	17-12-2016 12:00	Gp1_20161217_4_332_8899.JPG	gp1_4
Download	17-12-2016 12:00	Gp1_20161217_5_372_8900.JPG	gp1_5