Skew surges - UK National Tidal and Sea Level Facility
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Skew surges - UK NTSLF
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A skew surge is the difference between the maximum observed sea level and the maximum predicted tide regardless of their timing during the tidal cycle – there is one skew surge value per tidal cycle. The maximum observed sea level measured by tide gauges are primarily determined by the tidal regime. The difference (residual) between the maximum observed sea level and the maximum predicted tide is governed by the wind stress and the local atmospheric pressure, roughly a two thirds to one third split respectively.