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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
3 October 2009
Observation details
Overview
Estuary | Gellibrand River Estuary |
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Site | Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site |
Observation ID | #2603 |
Date and Time | Saturday 3rd October 2009 10:15am |
Approved | Approved |
Notes
1.Strong dark & dirty out flow to east, stopped by sand build up projecting into sea at east end of beach. Discharge going south and S/W in front of cliffs. Some waves entering estuary along east side of channel
2.Mid beach carved out, water up to dunes.Brown scum mark high on beach.
3. More sand forming around entrance, large build up behind rocks, height of sand between channel and dunes much reduced.
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 | South-West |
Beaufort Scale | Fresh breeze | Fresh breeze |
Sea State | Rough | Rough |
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