Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #15589
Date and Time Friday 16th June 2023 12:30pm
Approved Approved

Notes

Wind gusting

Extensive brown discolouration in river and sea

Strong longshore drift and long small waves well up into estuary

Mouth Observation

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

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction North
Beaufort Scale Strong breeze
Sea State Moderate

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.96m 0.95m
Time (hh:mm) 11:00 13:30
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 10:33 0.900
Low 01:42 0.300

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