Observation #2823 20-11-2009 | GMC: Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

Observation details

Overview

Estuary	Gellibrand River Estuary
Site	Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID	#2823
Date and Time	Friday 20th November 2009 09:05am
Approved	Approved

Notes

1.Some dark discharge around mouth. Much reduced flow.Channel infront of rocks about 7m.wide, depth decreasing
Sand building up in front & behind rocks (longshore drift).Very large increase behind rocks
2. More sand visiable beach area on eastern side of mouth.
Height of beach has increased -mid beach
3.more water in estuary,'skin' starting to form over rotting vegetation s/e side. Many small fish 3-5cm in that area
4.Dead Petrel on sand in estuary(near mouth
5.No rain since 2nd & 3rd Nov. - 12ml

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	West	South-East
Beaufort Scale	Fresh breeze	Moderate breeze
Sea State	Slight	Moderate

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level	Start	Finish
Height (m)	0.39m	0.34m
Time (hh:mm)	09:05	10:15
Tidal influence	Yes
Tidal Range	Time	Height
High	12:32	0.650
Low	08:37	0.540

Observation Documents

Link	Date	File name	Description
Download	20-11-2009 09:05	Photopoint	GP.1
Download	20-11-2009 09:05	Photopoint	GP.2
Download	20-11-2009 09:05	Photopoint	GP.3
Download	20-11-2009 09:05	Photopoint	GP.4
Download	20-11-2009 09:05	Photopoint	GP.5