Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #5503
Date and Time Friday 6th May 2011 13:35pm
Approved Approved

Notes

1. Salt water entering estuary (hi tide - 1.21) Salt fresh divide halfway between rocks & tunnel
2.Sandbar covered
3. Immature Hooded Plover east end of beach
4. Dead Penguins 2 Dead shearwater 2

Mouth Observation

Mouth state Open
Previous 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 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
Flow Direction In
Previous 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 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 Gentle breeze
Sea State Moderate

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.66m 0.80m
Time (hh:mm) 13:35 15:45
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 13:59 1.210
Low 06:34 0.260

Observation Documents

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06-05-2011 13:35 Photopoint Gp.1

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06-05-2011 13:35 Photopoint Gp.2

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06-05-2011 13:35 Photopoint Gp.3

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06-05-2011 13:35 Photopoint Gp.4

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06-05-2011 13:35 Photopoint Gp.5
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