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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
8 June 2009
Observation details
Overview
| Estuary | Gellibrand River Estuary |
|---|---|
| Site | Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site |
| Observation ID | #2190 |
| Date and Time | Monday 8th June 2009 11:35am |
| Approved | Approved |
Notes
The channel is quite shallow with more sand built up in front of and upstream of rocks. A lot of dead and green seagrass on the south and east side of the estuary. Waves are going over the 'sand cliffs' mid-beach and travelling wets along the beachand into the channel around the rocks. Water is flowing in both directions at6 estuary mouth. Small (40cm) waves are coming into the estuary.
Mouth Observation
| Mouth state | Open |
|---|---|
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| Flow Present? | Yes |
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| Flow Direction | In |
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| Above Sea | Above Estuary | |
|---|---|---|
| Berm Height (m) | ||
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Physical Condition
| Current | Mode | |
|---|---|---|
| Wind Direction | North | |
| Beaufort Scale | Moderate breeze | |
| Sea State | Moderate |
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