Washington Coast Opens Up Clamming Dates This Week

Published 11/03/2026 at 7:58 p.m.
By Oregon Coast Beach Connection Staff

(Copalis, Washington) – With all of the Oregon coast razor clamming shuttered at the moment due to biotoxins, Washington's coastline will feel like a breath of fresh air this weekend.

Well, at least two beach areas will be.

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW has approved a new round of razor clam digging opportunities at Copalis and Mocrocks beaches from Nov. 7 through Nov. 11, while Long Beach and Twin Harbors remain closed because of elevated marine toxin levels.

WDFW officials said marine toxin concentrations continue to exceed safe harvest thresholds at Long Beach and Twin Harbors, but conditions at Copalis and Mocrocks remain suitable for recreational digging.

"Marine toxins continue to linger above the closure level for Long Beach and Twin Harbors, but thankfully the northern beaches of Copalis and Mocrocks remain low enough for harvest," said Bryce Blumenthal, a WDFW coastal shellfish biologist. He noted that rough ocean conditions and less favorable tides could make digging more challenging during the upcoming series.

Then there's beach safety. The agency is urging diggers to closely monitor Washington coast surf conditions, particularly during fall and winter storms. WDFW recommends checking National Weather Service ocean forecasts before heading to the beach, especially when swell heights are expected to exceed 11 feet.

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According to WDFW's summer 2026 stock assessment, razor clam populations at Copalis and Mocrocks have declined from recent years. As a result, officials expect fewer digging opportunities on those beaches during the 2026-27 season. Clam populations at Long Beach and Twin Harbors remain near average levels.

"The population on Copalis and Mocrocks beaches is not what it had been in previous years," Blumenthal said. "Digging a limit may require moving from spot to spot, and pounding the sand will most likely be necessary to find clam shows."

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WDFW reminded diggers that Copalis and Mocrocks are not open on every approved digging date and advised visitors to verify beach openings before traveling. Traffic delays are also expected in coastal communities and at beach access points.

The agency noted that the best digging typically occurs one to two hours before the listed low tide.

Scheduled razor clam digs include:

Nov. 7 (Saturday): 5:06 p.m., -0.2 feet, Mocrocks

Nov. 8 (Sunday): 5:44 p.m., -0.6 feet, Copalis

Nov. 9 (Monday): 6:19 p.m., -0.7 feet, Copalis

Nov. 10 (Tuesday): 6:54 p.m., -0.7 feet, Mocrocks

Nov. 11 (Wednesday, Veterans Day): 7:29 p.m., -0.5 feet, Mocrocks

Long Beach and Twin Harbors remain closed until further notice after razor clam testing showed domoic acid levels above health guidelines established by the Washington State Department of Health (DOH)..

Domoic acid is a naturally occurring toxin produced by certain marine algae and can cause serious illness if consumed in sufficient quantities. State officials continue to monitor toxin levels and will announce additional openings as conditions allow.

 

 

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