Observation #2083 04-07-2009 | GMC: Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

Observation details

Overview

Estuary	Gellibrand River Estuary
Site	Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID	#2083
Date and Time	Saturday 4th July 2009 10:55am
Approved	Approved

Notes

1.Sea grass -large amount along east side of estuary
2.Strong discharge flow out to left along shoreline
3.Wind gusting to about 8
4.Waves in all directions with whirlpool near rocks at entrance. Rocks about 2/3rds covered by waves. Sand building up infront of rocks
5.Width of channel has increased
6.Wind blowing sand into estuary
7.Sand build up at eastern end of beach,rocks covered
8.Hooded plover-male sighted on beach 050709

Mouth Observation

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

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

Physical Condition

	Current	Mode
Wind Direction	South	North-West
Beaufort Scale	High wind, moderate gale, near gale	Strong breeze
Sea State	Rough	Rough

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level	Start	Finish
Height (m)	3.86m	3.84m
Time (hh:mm)	10:55	12:30
Tidal influence	Yes
Tidal Range	Time	Height
High	11:34	1.060
Low	01:21	0.400

Observation Documents

Link	Date	File name	Description
Download	04-07-2009 10:55	Photopoint	GP.1
Download	04-07-2009 10:55	Photopoint	GP.2
Download	04-07-2009 10:55	Photopoint	GP.3
Download	04-07-2009 10:55	Photopoint	GP.4
Download	04-07-2009 10:55	Photopoint	GP.5