Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #15674
Date and Time Friday 21st July 2023 12:45pm
Approved Approved

Notes

Flow in and out along separate channels-river flow on west side, sea inflow on east.

Brown river discolouration of sea less extensive than last month

Long wave crests surging into lagoon

Mouth Observation

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

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction North-East
Beaufort Scale Moderate breeze
Sea State Moderate

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.64m 0.95m
Time (hh:mm) 11:15 13:37
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 14:41 1.130
Low 07:28 0.200

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