Your Guide to Razor Clam Digs on Copalis and Mocrocks Beaches This Weekend
This weekend, plan a visit to Copalis and Mocrocks beaches to pursue shellfishing opportunities along the Pacific coast. Check local tide charts, familiarize yourself with seasonal limits, and bring a sturdy shovel, a bucket, and footwear suitable for rocky or sandy terrain. Respect posted closures and wildlife habitats to ensure a safe, productive outing.
Arrive early to catch the best tidal windows and minimize crowds. Carry warm clothing, sunscreen, and plenty of water, and follow beach etiquette to protect the shoreline. If conditions are unsafe, postpone your trip and revisit later in the weekend. By preparing ahead, you can enjoy a responsible, rewarding field outing.
It’s Official: Five Evening Digs Start Saturday
WDFW has approved the next round of razor clam digs, and they’re right here on our beaches.
Marine toxin tests came back clean.
Digging opens Saturday, November 7, and runs for five evenings through Veterans Day, at Copalis and Mocrocks only.
However, Long Beach and Twin Harbors stay closed until further notice because of elevated marine toxin levels.
Confirmed Dig Dates: November 7 to 11
| Date | Low tide | Tide height | Beach |
| Sat, Nov. 7 | 5:06 p.m. | minus 0.2 ft | Mocrocks |
| Sun, Nov. 8 | 5:44 p.m. | minus 0.6 ft | Copalis |
| Mon, Nov. 9 | 6:19 p.m. | minus 0.7 ft | Copalis |
| Tue, Nov. 10 | 6:54 p.m. | minus 0.7 ft | Mocrocks |
| Wed, Nov. 11 (Veterans Day) | 7:29 p.m. | minus 0.5 ft | Mocrocks |
Best of all, Veterans Day falls at the end of the series, so you can make a long weekend of it. Source: Grays Harbor Talk.
Coming Up: Thanksgiving Week (Tentative)
WDFW has five more evening digs tentatively scheduled on our beaches for Thanksgiving week. However, these open only if toxin tests come back clean, usually about a week before.
| Date | Low tide | Tide height | Beach |
| Tue, Nov. 24 | 6:02 p.m. | minus 1.7 ft | Mocrocks |
| Wed, Nov. 25 | 6:48 p.m. | minus 1.9 ft | Copalis |
| Thu, Nov. 26 (Thanksgiving) | 7:35 p.m. | minus 1.8 ft | Copalis |
| Fri, Nov. 27 | 8:25 p.m. | minus 1.4 ft | Mocrocks |
| Sat, Nov. 28 | 9:18 p.m. | minus 0.8 ft | Mocrocks |
These are some of the lowest tides of the fall, which usually means great digging. After that, more tentative dates follow in December (Dec. 7 to 11 and Dec. 22 to 27). Focus keyphrase: razor clam digs.
What to Know Before You Dig
- License: Everyone 16 and older needs a valid 2026/2027 Washington fishing license. Because of this, buy it online or in the MyWDFW app before you head to the coast.
- Limit: 15 clams per person per day. In other words, keep the first 15 you dig, whatever their size, and keep each digger’s clams in a separate container.
- Hours: Digging is allowed only between noon and midnight.
- Timing: The best digging is usually one to two hours before low tide. Since these are evening digs, bring a headlamp or lantern.
- Work for it this round: Clams are fewer than usual on Copalis and Mocrocks, and WDFW expects bigger swells and shallower low tides this series. Be ready to move around and look for clam shows. Also, smaller clams are normal this early in the season.
- Watch the surf: First, check the NOAA forecast before you go and keep an eye on the waves, especially in stormy weather.
- Check before you go: Digs can be canceled on short notice. For that reason, confirm on the WDFW razor clam page the day you travel.
Driving on the beach? Keep to 25 mph and use designated access points. Stay on the hard-packed sand near the high tide line so you don’t crush the clam beds. Focus on razor clam digs while driving carefully and following local rules.
Why Clammers Stay at Pacific Dunes
Evening digs mean late, sandy, happy nights. Here’s why our place makes them easy:
- Right on the beach. Walk out to the sand at low tide and walk back when you hit your limit. That means no long drive in the dark.
- A clam wash sink. That way, you can rinse and clean your catch on site before it ever comes inside.
- A stay for every crew. Coming solo, as a couple, or with the whole family? We have a range of stay options to fit your group.
- Coffee before you go. First, fuel up for an evening on the beach.
- A beer garden after. Then celebrate a full bucket, or swap stories about the one that got away.
Razor Clam FAQs
When is the next razor clam dig at Copalis and Mocrocks?
The next confirmed digs run November 7 to 11, 2026. Tentative digs follow November 24 to 28, then December 7 to 11 and December 22 to 27, as long as marine toxin tests come back clean.
Do I need a license to dig razor clams in Washington?
Yes. Everyone 16 and older needs a valid 2026/2027 Washington fishing license. Also, you can buy one online or in the MyWDFW app.
Where can I stay near Copalis Beach for razor clamming?
Pacific Dunes Resort sits right on the beach, so you can walk out at low tide, rinse your catch at our clam wash sink, and be back inside in minutes.
Book Your Clam Trip
The digs are confirmed, and Saturday is just days away. With fewer dig days this season, rooms for clam weekends go fast. Pick your tide, grab your license, and book your stay at Pacific Dunes Resort. We’ll see you on the beach.