Observation #4801 10-12-2010 | GMC: Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

Observation details

Overview

Estuary	Gellibrand River Estuary
Site	Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID	#4801
Date and Time	Friday 10th December 2010 09:55am
Approved	Approved

Notes

1.Increased flow from recent rainfall (55ml since 07/12/10) - very dark discharge along foreshore to the eastern end of beach then out to sea
2.Width of channel has increased with strong flow on both sides of rocks. Water has 'cut' into bank
3.More water in estuary
4. Waves travelling on an angle across mouth and impacting on east end of beach which is covered with brown scum and foam
5.Longshore drift is bringing more sand to mouith and channel

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-West
Beaufort Scale	Strong breeze
Sea State	Moderate

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level	Start	Finish
Height (m)	0.60m	0.54m
Time (hh:mm)	09:55	10:40
Tidal influence	Yes
Tidal Range	Time	Height
High	14:18	0.660
Low	09:57	0.500

Observation Documents

Link	Date	File name	Description
Download	10-12-2010 09:55	Photopoint	Gp.1
Download	10-12-2010 09:55	Photopoint	Gp.2
Download	10-12-2010 09:55	Photopoint	Gp.3
Download	10-12-2010 09:55	Photopoint	Gp.4
Download	10-12-2010 09:55	Photopoint	Gp.5