Tidal Terror

Tidal Terror is the fourteenth level in Donkey Kong Country Returns, as well as the seventh area in the Beach world.

This level is unique compared to other beach levels because it features strong waves that constantly wash over the rock pathways of the level. The waves are so strong that they can easily wipe away Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong instantly, along with any item or enemy in their path. Therefore, anytime the Kongs are out of a cave, they must find shelter under large rock walls to avoid being swept away. However, the waves move fast and there are not many walls to protect the heroes, so they have to move quickly from wall to wall, some of which crumble when hit by the waves. Near the end there is a ship wreckage that the Kongs can use for protection, though the waves will still go through the "windows". Enemies in this level include Snaps, Pinchleys, Jelleybobs, Snaggles, and Squidlys.

In the Time Attack mode of the game, a time of 0:53:00 is needed to get a gold medal, a time of 1:20:00 for silver, and a time of 1:42:00 for bronze.