Observation #2663 17-10-2009 | GMC: Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

Observation details

Overview

Estuary	Gellibrand River Estuary
Site	Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID	#2663
Date and Time	Saturday 17th October 2009 09:40am
Approved	Approved

Notes

1.Strong outflow of very dirty water going both east & west - along infront of cliffs west. Discharge east stops at end of beach & turns south for short distance.Dark water can be seen south (about 100m.)
2.Beach still 'horseshoe' shaped but small 'cliffs' building up in center
3.More sand build up from mouth to center of beach,water close to base of dunes but projection at east is rounding off.
Evidence of longshore drift carrying sand into channel behind rocks. Channel has steep banks
4.Senecio elegans flowering in dunes and along cliff.Serious increase of infestation since last year
5.Dead sea bird at east end of beach

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	South	West
Beaufort Scale	Fresh breeze	Fresh breeze
Sea State	Moderate	Moderate

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level	Start	Finish
Height (m)	0.44m	0.48m
Time (hh:mm)	09:15	11:15
Tidal influence	Yes
Tidal Range	Time	Height
High	12:23	0.720
Low	07:02	0.440

Observation Documents

Link	Date	File name	Description
Download	17-10-2009 09:40	Photopoint	GP.1
Download	17-10-2009 09:40	Photopoint	GP.2
Download	17-10-2009 09:40	Photopoint	GP.3
Download	17-10-2009 09:40	Photopoint	GP.4
Download	17-10-2009 09:40	Photopoint	GP.5