Observation #2283 15-08-2009 | GMC: Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

Observation details

Overview

Estuary	Gellibrand River Estuary
Site	Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID	#2283
Date and Time	Saturday 15th August 2009 09:05am
Approved	Approved

Notes

1. Strong out flow to east along beach but also more around the mouth and travelling at least 50m. out to sea (south)
2.Waves in all directions at mouth with a strong current out on east side of rocks. Sand build up on east side increasing.
3.Chanel at mouth about 8m. Upstream of rocks about 10m
4. Beach similar to last week but tide further out

Mouth Observation

Mouth state	Open
Previous	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 O O O O O O
Flow Present?	Yes
Previous	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 Y Y Y Y Y Y
Flow Direction	Out
Previous	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 O O O O O O

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

Physical Condition

	Current	Mode
Wind Direction	North	North
Beaufort Scale	High wind, moderate gale, near gale	Fresh breeze
Sea State	Rough	Moderate

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level	Start	Finish
Height (m)	0.57m	0.49m
Time (hh:mm)	09:05	10:45
Tidal influence	Yes
Tidal Range	Time	Height
High	12:53	0.900
Low	09:09	0.850

Observation Documents

Link	Date	File name	Description
Download	15-08-2009 09:45	Photopoint	GP.1
Download	15-08-2009 09:45	Photopoint	GP.2
Download	15-08-2009 09:45	Photopoint	GP.3
Download	15-08-2009 09:45	Photopoint	GP.4
Download	15-08-2009 09:45	Photopoint	GP.5