Observation #8033 25-01-2013 | GMC: Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

Observation details

Overview

Estuary	Gellibrand River Estuary
Site	Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID	#8033
Date and Time	Friday 25th January 2013 09:30am
Approved	Approved

Notes

1. River barred but some waves over berm at mouth during hi tide
2.Estuary has moved closer to berm
3.Very strong south wind driving waves across estuary, also carrying sand into channel
4. Beach now has 1.40 high sand cliff at mid beach
5. Water higher in estuary but no water over roads & track
6.Nankeen kestrel nesting in rocks near mouth.

Mouth Observation

Mouth state	Closed
Previous	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 O O O O C C C
Flow Present?	No
Previous	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 Y Y Y Y N N N
Flow Direction	N/A
Previous	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 O O O O N N N

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

Physical Condition

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

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level	Start	Finish
Height (m)	1.24m	1.24m
Time (hh:mm)	09:30	10:55
Tidal influence	No
Tidal Range	Time	Height
High	01:43	1.010
Low	09:39	0.470

Observation Documents

Link	Date	File name	Description
Download	25-01-2013 09:30	Photopoint	Gp.4
Download	25-01-2013 09:30	Photopoint	Gp1
Download	25-01-2013 09:30	Photopoint	Gp_2
Download	25-01-2013 09:30	Photopoint	Gp_3
Download	25-01-2013 09:30	Photopoint	Gp_5