Observation #2261 08-08-2009 | GMC: Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

Observation details

Overview

Estuary	Gellibrand River Estuary
Site	Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID	#2261
Date and Time	Saturday 8th August 2009 09:20am
Approved	Approved

Notes

1.Dark flow discharging to east along shoreline & around mouth (flow is blocked by sand build up on east side). No flow south
2.Waves in all directions around mouth. Longshore drift from east bringing sand back into channel
3.Sand highest at mid beach
4. Sand build up around rocks increasing. Entrance channel about 7-8m. wide

Mouth Observation

Mouth state	Open
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Flow Present?	Yes
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Flow Direction	Out
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	Above Sea	Above Estuary
Berm Height (m)
Berm Length (m)

Physical Condition

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

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level	Start	Finish
Height (m)	0.63m	0.68m
Time (hh:mm)	08:55	10:45
Tidal influence	Yes
Tidal Range	Time	Height
High	13:38	1.150
Low	06:28	0.350

Observation Documents

Link	Date	File name	Description
Download	08-08-2009 09:20	Photopoint
Download	08-08-2009 09:20	Photopoint	GP.1
Download	08-08-2009 09:20	Photopoint	GP.3
Download	08-08-2009 09:20	Photopoint	GP.4
Download	08-08-2009 09:20	Photopoint	GP2.