Razor Clam Dates Set for Washington Coast, Beginning Valentine's Day

Published 02/10/26 at 2:55 a.m.
By Oregon Coast Beach Connection Staff

(Long Beach, Washington) – There's a bit of Valentine’s Day present coming to fans of the clam. Washington's coastline is opening up dates for razor-clam digs for Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis, and Mocrocks. From February 14 to 19, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers have approved those dates with more tentative spots later in the month.

“This upcoming tide series will begin with a Valentine’s Day dig,” said Bryce Blumenthal, a WDFW coastal shellfish biologist.

You could say it's a bit of a sweetheart deal. He added that Presidents Day weekend tides should offer ample daylight opportunities because they fall just before or after sunset.

Copalis and Mocrocks will not be open every day, and diggers are urged to confirm beach openings before traveling, WDFW said.

All digs depend on marine toxin testing by the Washington State Department of Health. Beaches can only open when domoic acid levels fall below state safety thresholds. Final clearance typically happens within a week of each tide series. Current toxin issues are available on WDFW’s domoic acid webpage.

Recent biotoxin closures affecting other shellfish species do not apply to razor clams or crab. Some species accumulate toxins more quickly and retain them longer, and DOH’s shellfish safety map outlines which species on the Washington coast are safe to harvest.

The following late-afternoon and evening digs (noon to midnight only) are scheduled:

Feb. 14, Saturday, 4:48 p.m.; 0.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
Feb. 15, Sunday, 5:24 p.m.; -0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
Feb. 16, Monday, 5:57 p.m.; -0.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
Feb. 17, Tuesday, 6:29 p.m.; -0.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
Feb. 18, Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.; -0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
Feb. 19, Thursday, 7:32 p.m.; 0.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis

Additional tentative dates:

Feb. 26, Thursday, 2:26 p.m.; 0.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
Feb. 27, Friday, 3:29 p.m.; 0.0 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
Feb. 28, Saturday, 4:22 p.m.; -0.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
March 1, Sunday, 5:07 p.m.; -0.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
March 2, Monday, 5:46 p.m.; -0.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
March 3, Tuesday, 6:22 p.m.; -0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
March 4, Wednesday, 6:55 p.m.; 0.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks

WDFW notes that the best digging typically occurs one to two hours before low tide.

The daily limit on all open beaches is 15 clams per person. Each digger must keep the first 15 clams they harvest and store them separately.

To see the status of clamming on the Oregon coast, see here.

A valid 2025–2026 license is required for anyone 16 or older. Licenses are available online and through statewide vendors, and WDFW encourages purchasing them before traveling to coastal communities.

Kalaloch Beach will remain closed due to continued low numbers of harvestable clams.

The 2025–2026 Razor Clam Management Plan is posted on WDFW’s website. Public comments on proposed schedules may be emailed to razorclams@dfw.wa.gov, and additional information is available on the agency’s razor clam webpage.

WDFW manages fish, wildlife, and ecosystems while supporting sustainable recreational and commercial opportunities.

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