article_snippet: Enthusiasts hailed the phenomenon as the 'supertide of the century', with hundreds flocking to coastal points across the country.
article_snippet: Roaring waves at the promenade in Roker, Sunderland, on Saturday some 24 hours after the eclipse .
article_snippet: In Tynemouth, North Tyneside, waves crashed over the seawall as a result .
article_snippet: The 'supertide of the century' has been good news for surfers and more than 40 turned out to catch a rare 6ft high wave on the River Severn on Saturday (above)
article_snippet: Above, a view of the phenomenon from Derby .