Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #1696
Date and Time Saturday 28th February 2009 13:10pm
Approved Approved

Notes

Water just starting to pool on low track from car park. No water over o.c.r.
Estuary has moved closer to ocean
Very high sand cliffs at eastern end of beach.

Mouth Observation

Mouth state Closed
Previous 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 C C C C
Flow Present? No
Previous 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 N N N N
Flow Direction N/A
Previous 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 N N N N
Above Sea Above Estuary
Berm Height (m) 2.5m 1.0m
Berm Length (m)

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction South
Beaufort Scale Fresh breeze
Sea State Slight

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 3.67m 3.67m
Time (hh:mm) 12:10 13:25
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 15:03 0.910
Low 08:58 0.240

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