Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #6763
Date and Time Friday 24th February 2012 08:55am
Approved Approved

Notes

1. Narrow shallow channel running out over sand build up, only slight discharge around mouth
2.Waves circling & longshore drift active
3.Beach wide & sloping -highest area 1/3 from mouth
4. Jet ski's using mouth (5)

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 C O O O C 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 N Y Y Y N Y
Flow Direction Out
Previous 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 O N O
Above Sea Above Estuary
Berm Height (m)
Berm Length (m)

Physical Condition

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

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.52m 0.52m
Time (hh:mm) 08:55 10:10
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 14:23 0.860
Low 08:32 0.290

Observation Documents

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24-02-2012 08:55 Photopoint Gp.1

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24-02-2012 08:55 Photopoint Gp.2

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24-02-2012 08:55 Photopoint Gp.3

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24-02-2012 08:55 Photopoint Gp.4

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24-02-2012 08:55 Photopoint Gp.5
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