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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
20 February 2016
Observation details
Overview
Estuary | Gellibrand River Estuary |
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Site | Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site |
Observation ID | #10160 |
Date and Time | Saturday 20th February 2016 11:30am |
Approved | Approved |
Notes
- Mouth barred but some waves over into estuary at hi tide/rough sea
- Slight longshore drift across mouth
- Berm higher & more sand in estuary from rough seas during week
- Large mullet & about 20 smaller paler fish swimming in the channel in shallow water near bar
- 1st rock now completely covered by sand
- Beach changed, steeper and straighter. Sand spit further reduced & moving further to west cliff face
- Massive sand stir in breakers all along beach & out to sea
- Large sand build up under water along last 1/4 of beach (eastern end )
- Large no. small fish 3-6cm in shallow water along side low track
- Small waves in estuary, only 1 small patch of algae in sheltered area
- Low track near car park starting to get damp but no water over any roads or tracks
Mouth Observation
Mouth state | Open |
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Previous | O O C C C C C C O O O P C 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 C C C O O O O O O C C O C C |
Flow Present? | No |
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Flow Direction | N/A |
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Above Sea | Above Estuary | |
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Berm Height (m) | 0.8m | 0.4m |
Berm Length (m) |
Physical Condition
Current | Mode | |
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Wind Direction | South | |
Beaufort Scale | Gentle breeze | |
Sea State | Rough |
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