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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
20 September 2008
Observation details
Overview
Estuary | Gellibrand River Estuary |
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Site | Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site |
Observation ID | #1302 |
Date and Time | Saturday 20th September 2008 12:15pm |
Approved | Approved |
Notes
1) Sand build up infront of rocks.
2) Sea pushing saltwater 20-30m up the channel.
3) More sand in channel, waves carrying sand from east of rocks into channel.
4) 10cm waves being created by west wind which are breaking on the southeastern corner of the estuary.
5) Strong wind swirls in estuary.
Mouth Observation
Mouth state | Open |
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Previous | O O O O O O O O O O C O O O O C C C C C P C P O O O O O O C C P C O O O O C C C O O O O O O O O O O |
Flow Present? | Yes |
Previous | Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y N N N N Y Y Y Y Y Y N N N N Y Y Y Y N N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y |
Flow Direction | In |
Previous | I O I O O O O N O O O N N N N I I I O I N N N N O O O I N N O O I O O O O O O |
Above Sea | Above Estuary | |
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Berm Height (m) | ||
Berm Length (m) |
Physical Condition
Current | Mode | |
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Wind Direction | West | South-West |
Beaufort Scale | Gale, fresh gale | |
Sea State | Rough |
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