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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
30 May 2014
Observation details
Overview
Estuary | Gellibrand River Estuary |
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Site | Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site |
Observation ID | #8898 |
Date and Time | Friday 30th May 2014 10:30am |
Approved | Approved |
Notes
- Waves entering channel across a wide area
- Waves in all directions at mouth-strong longshore drift across mouth & into channel upstream rocks
- Dark silt in swash line (also many Squid carapaces) along ocean beach & around mouth
- Last hi tide well up on beach & in estuary
- Sand highest near mouth but several depressed channels running back to the sea have occurred
- Longshore drift in both directions at east end of beach
- By 12:15 green water had moved up channel to near tunnel entrance
- Wide fluctuations on AHD board noted over 5 min. period
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 O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O C C C P C C 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 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N N N Y N N Y Y Y Y |
Flow Direction | In |
Previous | O I O O I I O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O N N N I N N O O I 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-East | |
Beaufort Scale | Light Breeze | |
Sea State | Moderate |
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