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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
27 August 2009
Observation details
Overview
Estuary | Gellibrand River Estuary |
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Site | Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site |
Observation ID | #2406 |
Date and Time | Thursday 27th August 2009 13:15pm |
Approved | Approved |
Notes
1.Strong outflow, flood water +salt return.Strong wave surge along east side of channel turning east with up to1.m waves washing up well into sand dunes at s/e corner of estuary
2. Foam everywhere-waves to foot of dunes(beach) and turning down and around the channel to east
3.Rocks exposed at east end of beach. Longshore drift travelling along beach and around dunes into estuary - past tunnel
4. water over top track to beach.
5. Not a lot of change since 26.8.09 but AHD at G6 is 3.30 at 12:15. Extensive flooding upstream
6. Only 4 photo's used these follow the wave progress (change of scale )
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-West | |
Beaufort Scale | Strong breeze | |
Sea State | Very Rough |
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