Observation #1302 20-09-2008 | GMC: Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

Observation details

Overview

Estuary	Gellibrand River Estuary
Site	Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID	#1302
Date and Time	Saturday 20th September 2008 12:15pm
Approved	Approved

Notes

1) Sand build up infront of rocks.
2) Sea pushing saltwater 20-30m up the channel.
3) More sand in channel, waves carrying sand from east of rocks into channel.
4) 10cm waves being created by west wind which are breaking on the southeastern corner of the estuary.
5) Strong wind swirls in estuary.

Mouth Observation

Mouth state	Open
Previous	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 O O O
Flow Present?	Yes
Previous	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 Y Y Y
Flow Direction	In
Previous	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 O O O

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

Physical Condition

	Current	Mode
Wind Direction	West	South-West
Beaufort Scale	Gale, fresh gale
Sea State	Rough

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level	Start	Finish
Height (m)	0.69m	0.84m
Time (hh:mm)	12:15	13:20
Tidal influence	Yes
Tidal Range	Time	Height
High	13:05	0.700
Low	08:37	0.490

Observation Documents

Link	Date	File name	Description
Download	20-09-2008 12:50	Photopoint	1
Download	20-09-2008 12:50	Photopoint	2
Download	20-09-2008 12:50	Photopoint	3
Download	20-09-2008 12:50	Photopoint	4
Download	20-09-2008 12:50	Photopoint	5