Observation #7221 08-06-2012 | GMC: Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

Observation details

Overview

Estuary	Gellibrand River Estuary
Site	Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID	#7221
Date and Time	Friday 8th June 2012 10:40am
Approved	Approved

Notes

1.Strong outflow from recent rainfall, dark discharge around mouth, along shore to east & along cliffs to west
2.Recent increase of flow since 06/06/12. Steep sides to channel (1.- 1.5m) near mouth. Dark silt & brown foam all along beach
3. Water cascading aroung rocks, flow on both sides
4.Waves in all directions at mouth -longshore drift bringing back more sand to mouth
5.Strong wave surges entering channel then swinging east into estuary . Water 'pulsing' upstream past G2

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

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

Physical Condition

	Current	Mode
Wind Direction	South
Beaufort Scale	Moderate breeze
Sea State	Rough

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level	Start	Finish
Height (m)	0.56m	0.70m
Time (hh:mm)	10:40	11:50
Tidal influence	Yes
Tidal Range	Time	Height
High	14:22	1.170
Low	06:40	0.270

Observation Documents

Link	Date	File name	Description
Download	08-06-2012 10:40	Photopoint	Gp.1
Download	08-06-2012 10:40	Photopoint	Gp.2
Download	08-06-2012 10:40	Photopoint	Gp.3
Download	08-06-2012 10:40	Photopoint	Gp.4
Download	08-06-2012 10:40	Photopoint	Gp.5