Observation #7201 01-06-2012 | GMC: Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

Observation details

Overview

Estuary	Gellibrand River Estuary
Site	Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID	#7201
Date and Time	Friday 1st June 2012 10:00am
Approved	Approved

Notes

1.Strong out flow, actual channel upstream of rocks only about 5-6m. wide. Water flowing both sides of rocks
2.Dark discharge around mouth
3. Waves travelling from east along shore to mouth then entering estuary
4.Beach has been leveled out - gradual slope to sea
5.Steep front to sand in area toward mouth, highest point now1/3rd. away from mouth, sand has been reduced in height near mouth
6.Sand bar exposed in estuary

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

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

Physical Condition

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

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level	Start	Finish
Height (m)	0.44m	0.46m
Time (hh:mm)	10:00	11:25
Tidal influence	Yes
Tidal Range	Time	Height
High	11:28	0.950
Low	02:20	0.560

Observation Documents

Link	Date	File name	Description
Download	01-06-2012 10:00	Photopoint	Gp.1
Download	01-06-2012 10:00	Photopoint	Gp.2
Download	01-06-2012 10:00	Photopoint	Gp.3
Download	01-06-2012 10:00	Photopoint	Gp.4
Download	01-06-2012 10:00	Photopoint	Gp.5