Observation #6535 06-01-2012 | GMC: Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

Observation details

Overview

Estuary	Gellibrand River Estuary
Site	Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID	#6535
Date and Time	Friday 6th January 2012 07:40am
Approved	Approved

Notes

1.Entrance very shallow , waves over sand build up with small channel against cliff
2.Waves in all directions at mouth. Longshore drift bringing more sand
3. Sand around rocks higher
4.Reduced flow - no rain since 1.5ml since 26/12/11
5. Sand higher mid beach
6.Dead fish at entrance

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
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
Flow Direction	Out
Previous	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 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	North-East
Beaufort Scale	Light Breeze
Sea State	Moderate

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level	Start	Finish
Height (m)	0.74m	0.73m
Time (hh:mm)	07:40	09:00
Tidal influence	Yes
Tidal Range	Time	Height
High	00:58	0.950
Low	15:52	0.360

Observation Documents

Link	Date	File name	Description
Download	06-01-2012 07:40	Photopoint	Gp.1
Download	06-01-2012 07:40	Photopoint	Gp.2
Download	06-01-2012 07:40	Photopoint	Gp.3
Download	06-01-2012 07:40	Photopoint	Gp.4
Download	06-01-2012 07:40	Photopoint	Gp.5