Observation #6865 16-03-2012 | GMC: Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

Observation details

Overview

Estuary	Gellibrand River Estuary
Site	Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID	#6865
Date and Time	Friday 16th March 2012 09:25am
Approved	Approved

Notes

1. Strong shallow flow at mouth over sand build up
2.Steep edge to channel up & downstream of rocks (30-50cm) -flow only between rocks &cliff
3. Channel downstream of tunnel is very shallow (10-100cm)
4.Beach wide with gradual slope
5.Swans 8
6.Good sized fish being caught (only at entrance and Kangaroobie (Bream & Mullett)

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

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

Physical Condition

	Current	Mode
Wind Direction	North-West
Beaufort Scale	Gentle breeze
Sea State	Moderate

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level	Start	Finish
Height (m)	0.52m	0.57m
Time (hh:mm)	09:25	10:15
Tidal influence	Yes
Tidal Range	Time	Height
High	02:27	0.820
Low	10:02	0.160

Observation Documents

Link	Date	File name	Description
Download	16-03-2012 09:25	Photopoint	Gp.1
Download	16-03-2012 09:25	Photopoint	Gp.2
Download	16-03-2012 09:25	Photopoint	Gp.3
Download	16-03-2012 09:25	Photopoint	Gp.4
Download	16-03-2012 09:25	Photopoint	Gp.5