Observation #2961 26-12-2009 | GMC: Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

Observation details

Overview

Estuary	Gellibrand River Estuary
Site	Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID	#2961
Date and Time	Saturday 26th December 2009 07:00am
Approved	Approved

Notes

1.Reduced outflow, mainly around mouth & slightly to the east .Some lighter coloured water slightly to west.
2.Entrance is very shallow and channel has moved to east as sand has built up against the cliff
3.Some waves entering estuary down east side of channel. Longshore drift is continuing to bring sand from mid beach into channel. Beach is high/steep above water.
4.Water mark from last high tide- nearly to base of dunes at corner of estuary
5.Channel behind rocks about 4-5m in width
6.Sand covering rocks at east end of beach
7. Kestrels (3) flying around estuary.
8. 2.5ml rain from19.12.09 - 26.12.09

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	South-West
Beaufort Scale	Light Breeze	Moderate breeze
Sea State	Rough	Moderate

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level	Start	Finish
Height (m)	0.74m	0.70m
Time (hh:mm)	07:00	09:05
Tidal influence	Yes
Tidal Range	Time	Height
High	09:13	0.870
Low	16:10	0.280

Observation Documents

Link	Date	File name	Description
Download	26-12-2009 07:00	Photopoint	GP.1
Download	26-12-2009 07:00	Photopoint	GP.2
Download	26-12-2009 07:00	Photopoint	GP.3
Download	26-12-2009 07:00	Photopoint	GP.4
Download	26-12-2009 07:00	Photopoint	GP.5