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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
17 August 2013
Observation details
Overview
Estuary | Gellibrand River Estuary |
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Site | Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site |
Observation ID | #8456 |
Date and Time | Saturday 17th August 2013 09:24am |
Approved | Approved |
Notes
- Strong flowing dark discharge out around mouth & west but mainly to east
- Waves from very rough sea high up on beach & entering channel then travelling down channel to estuary where they are met by wind driven waves from the strong north wind
- Strong longshore drift toward mouth
- East end of ocean beach has increased in height & width, sand now sloping down toward mouth
- Waves in all directions at mouth, also dramatic change in wind direction -especially in the estuary
- Flooding in all areas but no water over roads.
Mouth Observation
Mouth state | Open |
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Previous | O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O C C C C C C C C C C C O O O O O O C C C C O C C C C C C C O O O O P O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O |
Flow Present? | Yes |
Previous | Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N N N N N N N N Y N N Y Y Y Y Y Y N N N N Y N N N N N N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y |
Flow Direction | Out |
Previous | O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O N N N N N N N N N N O O I O O N N N N I N N N N N N O O O I I O O O O O O I O O I I O O O O |
Above Sea | Above Estuary | |
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Berm Height (m) | ||
Berm Length (m) |
Physical Condition
Current | Mode | |
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Wind Direction | North | |
Beaufort Scale | Strong breeze | |
Sea State | Very Rough |
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