Observation #8456 17-08-2013 | GMC: Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

Observation details

Overview

Estuary	Gellibrand River Estuary
Site	Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID	#8456
Date and Time	Saturday 17th August 2013 09:24am
Approved	Approved

Notes

Strong flowing dark discharge out around mouth & west but mainly to east

Waves from very rough sea high up on beach & entering channel then travelling down channel to estuary where they are met by wind driven waves from the strong north wind

Strong longshore drift toward mouth

East end of ocean beach has increased in height & width, sand now sloping down toward mouth

Waves in all directions at mouth, also dramatic change in wind direction -especially in the estuary

Flooding in all areas but no water over roads.

Mouth Observation

Mouth state	Open
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Flow Present?	Yes
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Flow Direction	Out
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	Above Sea	Above Estuary
Berm Height (m)
Berm Length (m)

Physical Condition

	Current	Mode
Wind Direction	North
Beaufort Scale	Strong breeze
Sea State	Very Rough

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level	Start	Finish
Height (m)	1.02m	1.00m
Time (hh:mm)	09:24	11:00
Tidal influence	Yes
Tidal Range	Time	Height
High	13:05	0.900
Low	08:26	0.840

Observation Documents

Link	Date	File name	Description
Download	17-08-2013 09:24	Photopoint	Gp1_1
Download	17-08-2013 09:24	Photopoint	Gp1_2
Download	17-08-2013 09:24	Photopoint	Gp1_3
Download	17-08-2013 09:24	Photopoint	Gp1_4
Download	17-08-2013 09:24	Photopoint	Gp1_5