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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
4 July 2009
Observation details
Overview
Estuary | Gellibrand River Estuary |
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Site | Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site |
Observation ID | #2083 |
Date and Time | Saturday 4th July 2009 10:55am |
Approved | Approved |
Notes
1.Sea grass -large amount along east side of estuary
2.Strong discharge flow out to left along shoreline
3.Wind gusting to about 8
4.Waves in all directions with whirlpool near rocks at entrance. Rocks about 2/3rds covered by waves. Sand building up infront of rocks
5.Width of channel has increased
6.Wind blowing sand into estuary
7.Sand build up at eastern end of beach,rocks covered
8.Hooded plover-male sighted on beach 050709
Mouth Observation
Mouth state | Open |
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Flow Present? | Yes |
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Flow Direction | Out |
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Above Sea | Above Estuary | |
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Berm Height (m) | ||
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Physical Condition
Current | Mode | |
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Wind Direction | South | North-West |
Beaufort Scale | High wind, moderate gale, near gale | Strong breeze |
Sea State | Rough | Rough |
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