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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
12 April 2013
Observation details
Overview
Estuary | Gellibrand River Estuary |
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Site | Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site |
Observation ID | #8217 |
Date and Time | Friday 12th April 2013 06:55am |
Approved | Approved |
Notes
- Mouth closed but some flow out has occured along the trench recently dug during an attempt at illegal opening.
- Flow out observed 11/04/13 and signs of wave entry & outflow after hi tide noted on12/04/13
- Water is currently flowing along trench to about 20m from estuary & going under ground
- Beach wide & slopping (horseshoe shape) but highest point remains east of mouth. Lower next to cliff
- Long shore drift strong about 20-50m out to sea
Mouth Observation
Mouth state | Closed |
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Flow Present? | No |
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Flow Direction | N/A |
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Above Sea | Above Estuary | |
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Berm Height (m) | 0.9m | 0.2m |
Berm Length (m) |
Physical Condition
Current | Mode | |
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Wind Direction | North-East | |
Beaufort Scale | Light Air | |
Sea State | Rough |
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