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When the Teign Gets Tetchy: Understanding Tidal Surges. ​If you’ve lived in Teignmouth long enough, you know the drill. The wind picks up, the barometer drops, and suddenly the Back Beach isn’t a beach anymore—it’s an extension of the estuary, lapping at the doors of the New Quay Inn. ​We all know about high tides—springs and neaps, the daily rhythm that dictates whether the ferry is running or if you can walk the dog past the pier without getting wet feet. But a tidal surge? That’s a different