Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #15028
Date and Time Friday 16th September 2022 14:45pm
Approved Approved

Notes

Fairly narrow mouth but widened out quickly at dunes.

Gentle slope down to river at mouth with clumps of reeds.

Large tongue of sand behind dunes.

Mouth Observation

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

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction North-West
Beaufort Scale Moderate breeze
Sea State Moderate

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.60m 0.86m
Time (hh:mm) 11:45 12:45
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 08:41 1.000
Low 14:16 0.370

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
Download 17-09-2022 18:50 Mouth_condition_16th_Sept._2022_.pdf
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