Observation #8217 12-04-2013 | GMC: Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

Observation details

Overview

Estuary	Gellibrand River Estuary
Site	Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID	#8217
Date and Time	Friday 12th April 2013 06:55am
Approved	Approved

Notes

Mouth closed but some flow out has occured along the trench recently dug during an attempt at illegal opening.

Flow out observed 11/04/13 and signs of wave entry & outflow after hi tide noted on12/04/13

Water is currently flowing along trench to about 20m from estuary & going under ground

Beach wide & slopping (horseshoe shape) but highest point remains east of mouth. Lower next to cliff

Long shore drift strong about 20-50m out to sea

Mouth Observation

Mouth state	Closed
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Flow Present?	No
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Flow Direction	N/A
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	Above Sea	Above Estuary
Berm Height (m)	0.9m	0.2m
Berm Length (m)

Physical Condition

	Current	Mode
Wind Direction	North-East
Beaufort Scale	Light Air
Sea State	Rough

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level	Start	Finish
Height (m)	1.56m	1.56m
Time (hh:mm)	06:55	08:55
Tidal influence	No
Tidal Range	Time	Height
High	13:34	1.110
Low	06:50	0.250

Observation Documents

Link	Date	File name	Description
Download	12-04-2013 06:55	Photopoint	Gp1_1
Download	12-04-2013 06:55	Photopoint	Gp1_2
Download	12-04-2013 06:55	Photopoint	Gp1_3
Download	12-04-2013 06:55	Photopoint	Gp1_5
Download	12-04-2013 06:55	Photopoint	Gp_4