Observation #3166 13-02-2010 | GMC: Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

Observation details

Overview

Estuary	Gellibrand River Estuary
Site	Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID	#3166
Date and Time	Saturday 13th February 2010 08:50am
Approved	Approved

Notes

1.Rainfall has increased out flow slightly - discharge around mouth and to west (along in front of cliffs). Sand visiable in waves in that area
2. Sand is still building up infront of the rocks, flow is alongside of cliff . Longshore drift continues to deposit sand in channel
3.Rocks are exposed at east end of beach. Steep front to beach, highest area is mid beach with a slope down to the channel (west) behind rocks.

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	Moderate breeze	Moderate breeze
Sea State	Moderate	Slight

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level	Start	Finish
Height (m)	0.36m	0.36m
Time (hh:mm)	08:50	10:33
Tidal influence	Yes
Tidal Range	Time	Height
High	01:46	1.030
Low	08:52	0.400

Observation Documents

Link	Date	File name	Description
Download	13-02-2010 08:50	Photopoint	GP.1
Download	13-02-2010 08:50	Photopoint	GP.2
Download	13-02-2010 08:50	Photopoint	GP.3
Download	13-02-2010 08:50	Photopoint	GP.4
Download	13-02-2010 08:50	Photopoint	GP.5