Observation #5242 04-03-2011 | GMC: Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

Observation details

Overview

Estuary	Gellibrand River Estuary
Site	Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID	#5242
Date and Time	Friday 4th March 2011 10:20am
Approved	Approved

Notes

1. Sea entering estuary, sand build up around rocks.
2. Evidence of strong longshore drift at last hi tide bringing more sand into channel upstream of rocks
3.Beach has increased steep front
4.Increased water level in estuary
5. Many small fish in sheltered shallow areas - east side of estuary
6.Dead Penguins (2) (fresh) one with head & neck wounds

Mouth Observation

Mouth state	Open
Previous	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 O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O
Flow Present?	Yes
Previous	Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Flow Direction	Out
Previous	O O I O O I O O I O O O O I O I O I O O I O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O

	Above Sea	Above Estuary
Berm Height (m)
Berm Length (m)

Physical Condition

	Current	Mode
Wind Direction	South
Beaufort Scale	Fresh breeze
Sea State	Moderate

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level	Start	Finish
Height (m)	0.63m	0.61m
Time (hh:mm)	10:20	12:00
Tidal influence	Yes
Tidal Range	Time	Height
High	13:21	0.720
Low	08:10	0.400

Observation Documents

Link	Date	File name	Description
Download	04-03-2011 10:20	Photopoint	Gp.1
Download	04-03-2011 10:20	Photopoint	Gp.2
Download	04-03-2011 10:20	Photopoint	Gp.3
Download	04-03-2011 10:20	Photopoint	Gp.4
Download	04-03-2011 10:20	Photopoint	Gp.5
Download	04-03-2011 10:20	Photopoint	Gp.sandbar