WDFW approves seven days of coastal razor clam digs beginning April 1 with additional dates planned through early May
Published 1:30 am Thursday, April 2, 2026
OLYMPIA – Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers announced razor clam digging opportunities at Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis, and Mocrocks beaches from April 1 through April 7.
Don’t forget to buy a new 2026-2027 license before you head out to the beach starting on April 1, which is the start of a new license year.
Copalis and Mocrocks beaches are not open every day during each series of digs, so be sure to check which beach is open before heading out.
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) requires test samples for marine toxins, and domoic acid levels must fall under the guideline level before a beach can open for digging. Domoic acid, a natural toxin produced by certain types of marine algae, can be harmful or fatal if consumed in sufficient quantities. Final approval usually occurs about a week or less — sometimes two to three days — before the start of each digging series. More information about domoic acid, as well as current levels at ocean beaches, is available on the WDFW’s domoic acid webpage.
The following digs during morning (midnight to noon only) low tides:
April 1, Wednesday, 6:45 a.m.; 0.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
April 2, Thursday, 7:22 a.m.; 0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
April 3, Friday, 7:57 a.m.; -0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
April 4, Saturday, 8:32 a.m.; -0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
April 5, Sunday, 9:08 a.m.; -0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
April 6, Monday, 9:46 a.m.; 0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
April 7, Tuesday, 10:30 a.m.; 0.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
Below are additional tentative dates during morning (midnight to noon only, except extended until 2 p.m. on April 22-23) low tides:
April 17, Friday, 6:58 a.m.; -0.9 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks (Long Beach Razor Clam and Shellfish Festival)
April 18, Saturday, 7:41 a.m.; -1.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks (Long Beach Razor Clam and Shellfish Festival)
April 19, Sunday, 8:26 a.m.; -1.8 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
April 20, Monday, 9:14 a.m.; -1.7 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
April 21, Tuesday, 10:07 a.m.; -1.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
April 22, Wednesday, 11:06 a.m.; -0.8 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks (digging extended until 2 p.m.)
April 23, Thursday, 12:11 p.m.; -0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis (digging extended until 2 p.m.)
April 30, Thursday, 6:26 a.m.; -0.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
May 1, Friday, 7:01 a.m.; -0.7 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
May 2, Saturday, 7:35 a.m.; -0.8 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
May 3, Sunday, 8:08 a.m.; -0.8 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
May 4, Monday, 8:43 a.m.; -0.7 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
May 5, Tuesday, 9:21 a.m.; -0.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
May 6, Wednesday, 10:03 a.m.; -0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
Most successful digging occurs between one and two hours before the listed time of low tide.
On all open beaches — Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis, and Mocrocks — the daily limit is 15 clams per person. Each digger’s clams must be kept in a separate container, and all diggers must keep the first 15 clams they dig, regardless of size or condition
