Observation #1544 21-01-2009 | GMC: Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

Observation details

Overview

Estuary	Gellibrand River Estuary
Site	Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID	#1544
Date and Time	Wednesday 21st January 2009 13:50pm
Approved	Approved

Notes

Sand cliffs to about 20cm south of green rocks, very shallow after green rocks, people and their dogs crossing estuary.
Mouth nearly barred very shallow at waters edge, discharge going slightly left then dispersing ( along the beach to the east.)
A lot of sand stir in the area and out to the east of the beach and sea.
Evidence of high tide along the beach and around the estuary.

Mouth Observation

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

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

Physical Condition

	Current	Mode
Wind Direction	South
Beaufort Scale	Moderate breeze
Sea State	Moderate

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level	Start	Finish
Height (m)	3.60m	3.60m
Time (hh:mm)	13:15	14:25
Tidal influence	Yes
Tidal Range	Time	Height
High	02:38	0.810
Low	12:02	0.240

Observation Documents

Link	Date	File name	Description
Download	21-01-2009 13:50	Photopoint	1
Download	21-01-2009 13:50	Photopoint	2
Download	21-01-2009 13:50	Photopoint	3
Download	21-01-2009 13:50	Photopoint	4
Download	21-01-2009 13:50	Photopoint	5