Observation #7968 14-12-2012 | GMC: Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

Observation details

Overview

Estuary	Gellibrand River Estuary
Site	Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID	#7968
Date and Time	Friday 14th December 2012 10:40am
Approved	Approved

Notes

1. 1.Mouth shallow with only narrow deeper channel near cliff
2.Area directly upstream rocks has widened since 13/12/12
3.Last hi tide well up to dunes & continuing strong longshore drift still bringing sand to mouth (area increased)
4. Debris mid estuary has moved further upstream
5.Large amount of small green seaweed along swashline in estuary
6.Pelican on exposed sand bar

Mouth Observation

Mouth state	Open
Previous	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 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
Flow Present?	Yes
Previous	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 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
Flow Direction	Out
Previous	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 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

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

Physical Condition

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

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level	Start	Finish
Height (m)	0.58m	0.56m
Time (hh:mm)	10:40	11:45
Tidal influence	Yes
Tidal Range	Time	Height
High	02:08	1.800
Low	10:30	0.500

Observation Documents

Link	Date	File name	Description
Download	14-12-2012 10:40	Photopoint	Gp_1
Download	14-12-2012 10:40	Photopoint	Gp_2
Download	14-12-2012 10:40	Photopoint	Gp_3
Download	14-12-2012 10:40	Photopoint	Gp_4
Download	14-12-2012 10:40	Photopoint	Gp_5