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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
29 January 2010
Observation details
Overview
Estuary | Gellibrand River Estuary |
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Site | Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site |
Observation ID | #3107 |
Date and Time | Friday 29th January 2010 09:08am |
Approved | Approved |
Notes
1. Very shallow outflow over wide area infront of rocks. Pale discharge only around mouth.
2.Considerable amount of sand immediately below cliffs,longshore drift bringing more sand into channel. Waves in all directions at mouth.
3.Sand building up in channel between rocks and tunnel.
4.Evidence of high tide (seaweed etc.) high on sand all around estuary and channel
5. Water in estuary clear - with lots of small fish in shallow area s/e side ( cold south wind & overcast)
6. Steep front to beach. Rocks exposed at east end.
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) | ||
Berm Length (m) |
Physical Condition
Current | Mode | |
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Wind Direction | South | South-East |
Beaufort Scale | Fresh breeze | Moderate breeze |
Sea State | Moderate |
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