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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
8 August 2009
Observation details
Overview
Estuary | Gellibrand River Estuary |
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Site | Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site |
Observation ID | #2261 |
Date and Time | Saturday 8th August 2009 09:20am |
Approved | Approved |
Notes
1.Dark flow discharging to east along shoreline & around mouth (flow is blocked by sand build up on east side). No flow south
2.Waves in all directions around mouth. Longshore drift from east bringing sand back into channel
3.Sand highest at mid beach
4. Sand build up around rocks increasing. Entrance channel about 7-8m. wide
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 | North | North-West |
Beaufort Scale | Strong breeze | High wind, moderate gale, near gale |
Sea State | Rough | Very Rough |
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