Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #1073
Date and Time Saturday 16th August 2008 10:05am
Approved Approved

Notes

1) water very dark
2) River discharge flowing out to S/W not along beach as last week

Mouth Observation

Mouth state Open
Previous O O O O O O O O O O O C O O O O C C C C C P C P O O O O O O C C P C O O O O C C C O O O O O O O
Flow Present? Yes
Previous Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y N N N N Y Y Y Y Y Y N N N N Y Y Y Y N N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Flow Direction Out
Previous I I O I O O O O N O O O N N N N I I I O I N N N N O O O I N N O O I O O O
Above Sea Above Estuary
Berm Height (m)
Berm Length (m)

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction South-East West
Beaufort Scale Strong breeze High wind, moderate gale, near gale
Sea State Rough Very Rough

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.69m
Time (hh:mm) 09:50
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 13:08 1.070
Low 05:42 0.300

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