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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
28 March 2014
Observation details
Overview
| Estuary | Gellibrand River Estuary |
|---|---|
| Site | Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site |
| Observation ID | #8803 |
| Date and Time | Friday 28th March 2014 10:51am |
| Approved | Approved |
Notes
- Mouth barred but some waves over at hi tide (wave patterns in sand toward estuary)
- Waves have been up to base of sand dunes at west end of ocean beach which is still horse shoe shaped with sand highest near mouth
- Berm is highest close to sea but a depression has formed between top of berm & estuary
- Water over low track & into vegetation near car park
- Flooding in all wetlands around township but not upstream of G4
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) | ||
| Berm Length (m) |
Physical Condition
| Current | Mode | |
|---|---|---|
| Wind Direction | South-East | |
| Beaufort Scale | Gentle breeze | |
| Sea State | Moderate |
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