The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has confirmed razor clam digging opportunities along the Washington coast—particularly at Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis, and Mocrocks beaches—spanning six days from February 14 through February 19, 2026. This upcoming tide series, which begins on Valentine’s Day, offers prime daylight digging sessions during President’s Day weekend low tides that fall around sunset times. Final approval for each series is contingent on domoic acid level testing by the Washington State Department of Health (DOH), and approval typically comes a few days to a week before the digs begin. WDFW announcement

The approved low tide digging schedule is as follows:

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

Tentative additional dates have been set from late February through early March:

  • Feb. 26 (Thu) at 2:26 p.m.; 0.3 ft;
  • Feb. 27 (Fri) at 3:29 p.m.; 0.0 ft;
  • Feb. 28 (Sat) at 4:22 p.m.; –0.3 ft;
  • March 1 (Sun) at 5:07 p.m.; –0.5 ft;
  • March 2 (Mon) at 5:46 p.m.; –0.4 ft;
  • March 3 (Tue) at 6:22 p.m.; –0.2 ft;
  • March 4 (Wed) at 6:55 p.m.; 0.3 ft;

Diggers are advised that the most productive time is one to two hours before each listed low tide. A valid 2025–2026 razor clam license is required for all diggers aged 16 and older. Each person may harvest up to 15 clams per day, and they must use a separate container to hold their limit, keeping the first 15 clams they dig regardless of size or condition. Kalaloch Beach, located on the northern Olympic Peninsula coast, remains closed due to low clam populations. WDFW announcement

Why this matters

Razor clam digs represent a significant recreational and cultural activity for coastal communities and visitors during winter months. For residents of Cowlitz County and nearby areas, Valentine’s Day and President’s Day weekend provide timely opportunities for family and community outings at the beach. The requirement of timely toxin testing by DOH ensures public safety, while regulations such as noteable daily limits and licensing help sustain the resource. These scheduled digs also offer economic activity in coastal towns—ranging from gear sales to lodging—that ripple inland into broader regional economies.

The public may provide input on razor clam schedules through WDFW’s razor clam webpage, and can review the department’s 2025–2026 Razor Clam Management Plan for more details on beach-specific populations, management goals, and seasonal frameworks.