Observation #1565 31-01-2009 | GMC: Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

Observation details

Overview

Estuary	Gellibrand River Estuary
Site	Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID	#1565
Date and Time	Saturday 31st January 2009 10:10am
Approved	Approved

Notes

Small fish beig chased by larger fish at the south end of the estuary. Very long sand bar, many varieties of fish on the east side of the estuary. East end of beach scoured out rocks visible. Sand high on the centre of the beach, jelly like substance at the tide mark.
One lead 9cm flathead at the southend of the estuary.

Mouth Observation

Mouth state	Closed
Previous	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 O C
Flow Present?	No
Previous	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 Y Y
Flow Direction	N/A
Previous	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 O I

	Above Sea	Above Estuary
Berm Height (m)	2.0m	0.3m
Berm Length (m)

Physical Condition

	Current	Mode
Wind Direction	South	North
Beaufort Scale	Strong breeze	Gentle breeze
Sea State	Slight

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level	Start	Finish
Height (m)	3.82m	3.82m
Time (hh:mm)	10:10	11:50
Tidal influence	No
Tidal Range	Time	Height
High	03:25	0.970
Low	09:59	0.280

Observation Documents

Link	Date	File name	Description
Download	31-01-2009 10:10	Photopoint	1
Download	31-01-2009 10:10	Photopoint	2
Download	31-01-2009 10:10	Photopoint	3
Download	31-01-2009 10:10	Photopoint	4
Download	31-01-2009 10:10	Photopoint	5