Observation #11293 26-06-2017 | GMC: Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

Observation details

Overview

Estuary	Gellibrand River Estuary
Site	Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID	#11293
Date and Time	Monday 26th June 2017 11:31am
Approved	Approved

Notes

Some outflow but mainly salt from waves entering down channel ( which is narrow at mid point) then proceeding into estuary turning abruptly to east

Sand build up visible under wave surge around rocks

SW swell strongly impacting east end of beach. Beach face higher near entrance but with several deep NS channels

Very strong wave surge creating dramatic whirlpool recorded where channel meets estuary on 24-06-17

Over period 24-26-06-17 very high tides recorded but not much rainfall

Mouth Observation

Mouth state	Open
Previous	O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O P O P C C O O O O O O O C O C C C O O O O O C O O O O
Flow Present?	Yes
Previous	Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N N Y Y Y N Y Y Y N N N N N Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y N
Flow Direction	Out
Previous	O I O O O I O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O I I O O O I O I N N O O I N O O O N N N N N O O O O O N O O O N

	Above Sea	Above Estuary
Berm Height (m)
Berm Length (m)

Physical Condition

	Current	Mode
Wind Direction	South
Beaufort Scale	Gentle breeze
Sea State	Rough

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level	Start	Finish
Height (m)	0.93m	0.99m
Time (hh:mm)	11:31	12:41
Tidal influence	Yes
Tidal Range	Time	Height
High	05:55	0.300
Low	13:58	1.270

Observation Documents

Link	Date	File name	Description
Download	26-06-2017 12:20	Gp1_20170626_1_212_1463.JPG	gp1_1
Download	26-06-2017 12:20	Gp1_20170626_2_252_1464.JPG	gp1_2
Download	26-06-2017 12:20	Gp1_20170626_3_292_1465.JPG	gp1_3
Download	26-06-2017 12:20	Gp1_20170626_4_332_1466.JPG	gp1_4
Download	26-06-2017 12:20	Gp1_20170626_5_372_1467.JPG	gp1_5