Powerful surge (5,4)

I believe the answer is:

tidal wave

(Other definitions for tidal wave that I've seen before include "Large movement (of water or public opinion)" , "Tsunami" , "Overwhelming surge" , "natural disaster?" , "potential disaster, naturally" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sunday Times and The Times.

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