Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #5925
Date and Time Friday 29th July 2011 09:28am
Approved Approved

Notes

1.Dark outflow around mouth, out to sea & east
2.Occaisonal small waves entering estuary
3.White egret 1. Whiteheaded herons 8, Pegerine Falcon 1. around & on sandbar
4.Seal reported swimming at entrance 02.07.11

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 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
Flow Direction Out
Previous 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 I O I O I O I O O O O O
Above Sea Above Estuary
Berm Height (m)
Berm Length (m)

Physical Condition

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

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.37m 0.54m
Time (hh:mm) 09:28 11:44
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 12:34 1.180
Low 03:57 0.440

Observation Documents

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29-07-2011 09:28 Photopoint Gp.1

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29-07-2011 09:28 Photopoint Gp.3

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29-07-2011 09:28 Photopoint Gp.4

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29-07-2011 09:28 Photopoint Gp.5
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