Washington Coast Razor Clam Digs Get Green Light for March 8 - 14, More Coming

Published 03/04/25 at 6:45 p.m.

(Copalis, Washington) – The dinner bell will soon be ringing out in a big way on the Washington coast. Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers have just confirmed seven days of razor clam digs on coastal beaches beginning Saturday, March 8.

“The upcoming low tide series occurs before sunset each day, resulting in daylight digs,” said Bryce Blumenthal, WDFW’s recreational razor clam manager. “Hopefully, the swell and weather cooperate to allow for some successful harvest opportunity.”

However, it is important to note that not all Washington coast beaches will be open for every dig. Diggers are urged to verify the status of their intended destination before heading out. The most successful digging typically occurs between one and two hours before the listed time of low tide.

Areas like Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks and Copalis have gotten the green light on various dates, including a long list of proposed dates going into May.

Copalis, courtesy WDFW

The first digs are scheduled for late afternoon and evening low tides (from noon to midnight), will proceed as planned, following the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) confirmation that razor clams are safe to eat. DOH mandates testing for marine toxins, including domoic acid, which must fall below the guideline level before a beach can open for digging. Domoic acid, a naturally occurring toxin produced by certain marine algae, can be harmful or even fatal if consumed in large quantities. More information is available on DOH’s website.

These are:

March 8, Saturday, 2:13 p.m.; 0.6 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
(change to daylight savings time)
March 9, Sunday, 4:18 p.m.; 0.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
March 10, Monday, 5:10 p.m.; 0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
March 11, Tuesday, 5:52 p.m.; 0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
March 12, Wednesday, 6:28 p.m.; 0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
March 13, Thursday, 7:00 p.m.; 0.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
March 14, Friday, 7:30 p.m.; 0.7 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis

Final approval for each digging series typically occurs about a week or less before the start date. For more details on domoic acid and current levels at ocean beaches, visit WDFW’s domoic acid webpage.

On all open beaches, the daily limit is 15 clams per person. Each digger must keep their clams in a separate container and retain the first 15 clams they dig, regardless of size or condition, to prevent waste. See obtaining a license.

Tentative dates during late afternoon/evening (noon to midnight only) low tides:

March 26, Wednesday, 5:08 p.m.; 0.0 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
March 27, Thursday, 5:50 p.m.; -0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
March 28, Friday, 6:29 p.m.; 0.0 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis

Copalis - courtesy Washington State Parks

Tentative dates during morning (midnight to noon only) low tides:

March 29, Saturday, 6:58 a.m.; -0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
March 30, Sunday, 7:43 a.m.; -0.8 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
March 31, Monday, 8:28 a.m.; -1.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
April 1, Tuesday, 9:17 a.m.; -1.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
April 2, Wednesday, 10:09 a.m.; -1.0 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
April 3, Thursday, 11:07 a.m.; -0.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks

Tentative dates during morning (midnight to noon only) low tides:

April 12, Saturday, 6:57 a.m.; 0.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
April 13, Sunday, 7:29 a.m.; 0.0 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
April 14, Monday, 8:00 a.m.; -0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
April 15, Tuesday, 8:33 a.m.; -0.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
April 16, Wednesday, 9:08 a.m.; -0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
April 17, Thursday, 9:48 a.m.; 0.0 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
April 18, Friday, 10:33 a.m.; 0.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis

Tentative dates during morning (midnight to noon only) low tides:

April 26, Saturday, 5:53 a.m.; -0.6 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
April 27, Sunday, 6:40 a.m.; -1.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
April 28, Monday, 7:25 a.m.; -2.0 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
April 29, Tuesday, 8:12 a.m.; -2.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
April 30, Wednesday, 9:00 a.m.; -2.0 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
May 1, Thursday, 9:52 a.m.; -1.6 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
May 2, Friday, 10:47 a.m.; -0.9 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks (digging extended until 2 p.m.)
May 3, Saturday, 11:48 a.m.; -0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks (digging extended until 2 p.m.)

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Along the Oregon coast, razor clamming is closed from about Neskowin down to the California border due to the biotoxin domoic acid. This includes Lincoln City, Newport, Florence, Charleston, Bandon, Port Orford, Gold Beach and Brookings.

However, the entire upper third of Oregon's coastline is open, including Seaside, Cannon Beach, Garibaldi, Oceanside, Netarts Bay, and Pacific City.

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