Observation #4481 17-09-2010 | GMC: Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

Observation details

Overview

Estuary	Gellibrand River Estuary
Site	Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID	#4481
Date and Time	Friday 17th September 2010 10:25am
Approved	Approved

Notes

1.Strong dark outflow, waves entering estuary & swinging to east as well as travelling north.
Waves in all directions at mouth. Much foam in channel and along beach
2.Foam & dark sludge on ocean beach close to base of dunes. Waves high up on beach
3. Sand is building up south of rocks and east side of channel
4. More erosion to dunes east side of channel and east side of estuary
5.Birds
Harrier 1, Letterwinged Kite 1.

Mouth Observation

Mouth state	Open
Previous	O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O P O O O O O O O O O O O O O O P O O O O O O P O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O
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
Beaufort Scale	High wind, moderate gale, near gale
Sea State	Rough

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level	Start	Finish
Height (m)	0.84m	0.73m
Time (hh:mm)	10:25	11:40
Tidal influence	Yes
Tidal Range	Time	Height
High	12:59	0.830
Low	08:49	0.750

Observation Documents

Link	Date	File name	Description
Download	17-09-2010 10:25	Photopoint	GP.1
Download	17-09-2010 10:25	Photopoint	GP.2
Download	17-09-2010 10:25	Photopoint	GP.3
Download	17-09-2010 10:25	Photopoint	GP.4
Download	17-09-2010 10:25	Photopoint	GP.5