Observation #3107 29-01-2010 | GMC: Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

Observation details

Overview

Estuary	Gellibrand River Estuary
Site	Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID	#3107
Date and Time	Friday 29th January 2010 09:08am
Approved	Approved

Notes

1. Very shallow outflow over wide area infront of rocks. Pale discharge only around mouth.
2.Considerable amount of sand immediately below cliffs,longshore drift bringing more sand into channel. Waves in all directions at mouth.
3.Sand building up in channel between rocks and tunnel.
4.Evidence of high tide (seaweed etc.) high on sand all around estuary and channel
5. Water in estuary clear - with lots of small fish in shallow area s/e side ( cold south wind & overcast)
6. Steep front to beach. Rocks exposed at east end.

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-East
Beaufort Scale	Fresh breeze	Moderate breeze
Sea State	Moderate

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level	Start	Finish
Height (m)	0.52m	0.49m
Time (hh:mm)	09:08	10:30
Tidal influence	Yes
Tidal Range	Time	Height
High	12:30	0.350
Low	11:32	0.350

Observation Documents

Link	Date	File name	Description
Download	29-01-2010 09:08	Photopoint	GP.1
Download	29-01-2010 09:08	Photopoint	GP.2
Download	29-01-2010 09:08	Photopoint	GP.3
Download	29-01-2010 09:08	Photopoint	GP.4
Download	29-01-2010 09:08	Photopoint	GP.5