Observation #8881 23-05-2014 | GMC: Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

Observation details

Overview

Estuary	Gellibrand River Estuary
Site	Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID	#8881
Date and Time	Friday 23rd May 2014 11:20am
Approved	Approved

Notes

Weak outflow around mouth & to east

Waves entering channel & longshore drift active across that area

More sand build up around mouth & along channel which is narrow & shallow

Sand bar in estuary visible

Flats upstream starting to become waterlogged with visible water cover in low areas & around drains

13 ml. rain at G6 22/05/14

Mouth Observation

Mouth state	Open
Previous	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 O O O O O O O O O O O O C C C P C C O O O
Flow Present?	Yes
Previous	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 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N N N Y N N Y Y Y
Flow Direction	Out
Previous	O O I O O I 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 O O O O O N N N I N N O O I

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

Physical Condition

	Current	Mode
Wind Direction	North
Beaufort Scale	Moderate breeze
Sea State	Rough

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level	Start	Finish
Height (m)	0.52m	0.52m
Time (hh:mm)	11:20	13:35
Tidal influence	No
Tidal Range	Time	Height
High	03:18	0.710
Low	09:08	0.610

Observation Documents

Link	Date	File name	Description
Download	23-05-2014 11:20	Photopoint	Gp1_1
Download	23-05-2014 11:20	Photopoint	Gp1_2
Download	23-05-2014 11:20	Photopoint	Gp1_3
Download	23-05-2014 11:20	Photopoint	Gp1_4
Download	23-05-2014 11:20	Photopoint	Gp1_5