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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
5 March 2010
Observation details
Overview
Estuary | Gellibrand River Estuary |
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Site | Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site |
Observation ID | #3237 |
Date and Time | Friday 5th March 2010 10:15am |
Approved | Approved |
Notes
1. Shallow narrow flow out over large sand build up at mouth.Very low tide (0.07) has cut a steep bank on east side of channel downstream of rocks. Waves in all directions at mouth
2.Pale reduced discharge around mouth and east along shoreline
3.Increased sand build up in channel upstream of rocks
4.Rocks exposed at east end of beach and in front of cliff (west)
5. 2 petrols over beach. 5 ducks, 4 swans and many black cockatoos
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-East |
Beaufort Scale | Light Air | Gentle breeze |
Sea State | Slight | Moderate |
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