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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
9 January 2015
Observation details
Overview
Estuary | Gellibrand River Estuary |
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Site | Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site |
Observation ID | #9313 |
Date and Time | Friday 9th January 2015 10:45am |
Approved | Approved |
Notes
- Mouth closed no waves over at last hi tide
- Berm higher with more sand on ocean side
- Rock almost completely covered by sand
- Beach horseshoe shaped, very wide & gently sloping
- Deep water across low track ( shallow near car park) but only at edge of top track. Some puddles & damp areas in camp ground
- Bad smell noted from wetlands after hot/humid conditions (over 40c. temp. days)
Mouth Observation
Mouth state | Closed |
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Previous | O O O O O O O O O O C C C P C C 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 |
Flow Present? | No |
Previous | Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N N N Y N N 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 |
Flow Direction | N/A |
Previous | O O O O O O O O O O N N N I N N O O I O I I O I O O O O O O I O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O N N N |
Above Sea | Above Estuary | |
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Berm Height (m) | 0.8m | 0.4m |
Berm Length (m) |
Physical Condition
Current | Mode | |
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Wind Direction | South | |
Beaufort Scale | Gentle breeze | |
Sea State | Moderate |
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