Observation #3214 26-02-2010 | GMC: Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

Observation details

Overview

Estuary	Gellibrand River Estuary
Site	Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID	#3214
Date and Time	Friday 26th February 2010 08:15am
Approved	Approved

Notes

1. Slight outflow across a wide shallow area, some discharge around mouth and along shore line to the east
2.Steep front to beach has been reduced to a gradual slope. Longshore drift is bringing sand into channel above and below rocks. Evidence of hi tide well up onto beach
3.Kangaroos (2) deliberately entering water near rocks and going into waves at mouth
4. Spoonbill (1). Black duck (4). Swans (3). Pied comorants (2). About 8 Black cockatoos
3.Waves in all directions at mouth

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	North	North
Beaufort Scale	Fresh breeze	Fresh breeze
Sea State	Moderate	Moderate

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level	Start	Finish
Height (m)	0.41m	0.41m
Time (hh:mm)	08:15	09:50
Tidal influence	Yes
Tidal Range	Time	Height
High	01:13	1.020
Low	10:28	0.310

Observation Documents

Link	Date	File name	Description
Download	26-02-2010 08:15	Photopoint	GP.1
Download	26-02-2010 08:15	Photopoint	GP.2
Download	26-02-2010 08:15	Photopoint	GP.3
Download	26-02-2010 08:15	Photopoint	GP.4
Download	26-02-2010 08:15	Photopoint	GP.5