Observation #6681 03-02-2012 | GMC: Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

Observation details

Overview

Estuary	Gellibrand River Estuary
Site	Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID	#6681
Date and Time	Friday 3rd February 2012 11:35am
Approved	Approved

Notes

1.Water flowing out over sand build up at mouth -very shallow. Flow is close to cliff.
2.Channel from near tunnel has filled with sand water depth only up to about 50cm.
3.Waves in all directions at mouth
4. Beach - long slope to sea, rocks visiable at east end of beach

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 C 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 N Y Y
Flow Direction	Out
Previous	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 O N O O

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

Physical Condition

	Current	Mode
Wind Direction	South-East
Beaufort Scale	Moderate breeze
Sea State	Moderate

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level	Start	Finish
Height (m)	0.49m	0.49m
Time (hh:mm)	11:35	12:50
Tidal influence	Yes
Tidal Range	Time	Height
High	01:47	0.830
Low	11:36	0.320

Observation Documents

Link	Date	File name	Description
Download	03-02-2012 11:35	Photopoint	Gp.1
Download	03-02-2012 11:35	Photopoint	Gp.2
Download	03-02-2012 11:35	Photopoint	Gp.3
Download	03-02-2012 11:35	Photopoint	Gp.4
Download	03-02-2012 11:35	Photopoint	Gp.5