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OCTOBER 9–14 DIGS POSTPONED — READ THE ALERT

WASHINGTON COAST / FIELD GUIDE 01

THE 46 WILD
CLAM REPORT

The Washington Coast is calling.
The tide decides when.

LONG BEACH · TWIN HARBORS
COPALIS · MOCROCKS

Tentative and confirmed digs. Tides. Conditions. When to arrive. What to bring. How to dig. What to do with your catch. And what to do while you’re here.

GET THE FREE CLAM REPORTPLAN YOUR FIRST DIG
Wide Pacific beach and surf on the Long Beach Peninsula
Long Beach Peninsula / Lihagen · CC BY-SA 3.0

NEXT DIG / DIG STATUS

The tide board.

Choose your beach. Check the official opening before you travel.

Long BeachPOSTPONED

October 9–14 scheduled digs are postponed until further notice. No confirmed replacement dates.

DATE
October 9–14 scheduled digs postponed
LOW TIDE
No approved digging tide for postponed dates
SUGGESTED ARRIVAL
No digging arrival: affected dates are postponed
LIKELY DIG WINDOW
No authorized digging window for postponed dates.
CONDITIONS
Check local weather and surf before leaving
GEAR NOTE
Boots, waterproof layers, catch container and a light for evening digs
BEGINNER NOTE
Start at Clam Base in Ocean Park during announced sessions.

MANUALLY VERIFIED DIG STATUS

POSTPONED — October 9–14 digs postponed, where previously scheduled. No confirmed replacement dates.

Originally scheduled: October 9, 2026; October 10, 2026; October 11, 2026; October 12, 2026; October 13, 2026; October 14, 2026.

Last verified: October 8, 2026. No confirmed replacement dates.

Historical laboratory reading: 5 ppm, sampled September 11, 2026. This older reading does not establish current safety or permission to harvest. WDFW laboratory results.

SOURCE: WDFW October 6 postponement announcement

October 9–14 scheduled digs postponed. No confirmed replacement dates.

WDFW and Washington Department of Health are the authorities for Washington openings, closures, regulations and marine-toxin status.

CHECK OFFICIAL WDFW INFORMATION

Tentative: proposed only. Confirmed: approved by WDFW for that beach and date. Closed: no harvesting. Always recheck the official notice.

COASTAL FIELD REPORT / TESTS & OPENINGS

MARINE TOXIN WATCH: DOMOIC ACID ALERT

OREGON: RAZOR CLAMMING CLOSED COASTWIDE

Oregon closed razor-clam harvesting coastwide on October 2, 2026 after recent samples exceeded the 20 ppm domoic-acid safety threshold.

Oregon status reviewed Oct 5, 2026 · 9:34 AM Pacific. SOURCE: ODFW / ODA October 2 announcement. Verify current Oregon closures or call 1-800-448-2474.

WASHINGTON: OCTOBER DIGS POSTPONED

Elevated domoic acid levels have forced the postponement of Washington’s October 9–14 razor-clam digs. Domoic acid is a naturally occurring marine toxin associated with certain harmful algal blooms. It can accumulate in shellfish and cause serious illness if contaminated shellfish are consumed.

WDFW and the Washington Department of Health continue monitoring conditions. Razor-clam digs can resume only when testing meets applicable public health requirements and WDFW authorizes openings.

WDFW: Official digging schedules, openings, closures, and regulations.

Washington Department of Health: Marine biotoxin monitoring and public health safety determinations.

Read WDFW’s October 6 announcement.

Oregon’s October 2 closure and Washington’s October 6 postponement are separate regulatory actions. Oregon’s closure does not automatically close Washington beaches.

LAST VERIFIED: October 8, 2026

Manually verified dig status: October 8, 2026. The September laboratory readings below are historical and do not establish current safety or permission to harvest.

LONG BEACH

MANUALLY VERIFIED DIG STATUS

POSTPONED — October 9–14 digs postponed, where previously scheduled. No confirmed replacement dates.

Originally scheduled: October 9, 2026; October 10, 2026; October 11, 2026; October 12, 2026; October 13, 2026; October 14, 2026.

Last verified: October 8, 2026. No confirmed replacement dates.

Historical laboratory reading: 5 ppm, sampled September 11, 2026. This older reading does not establish current safety or permission to harvest. WDFW laboratory results.

SOURCE: WDFW October 6 postponement announcement

OFFICIAL DIG STATUS: POSTPONED

October 9–14 scheduled digs postponed. No confirmed replacement dates.

OFFICIAL WDFW STATUS →

TWIN HARBORS

MANUALLY VERIFIED DIG STATUS

POSTPONED — October 9–14 digs postponed, where previously scheduled. No confirmed replacement dates.

Originally scheduled: October 9, 2026; October 10, 2026; October 11, 2026; October 12, 2026; October 13, 2026; October 14, 2026.

Last verified: October 8, 2026. No confirmed replacement dates.

Historical laboratory reading: 3 ppm, sampled September 11, 2026. This older reading does not establish current safety or permission to harvest. WDFW laboratory results.

SOURCE: WDFW October 6 postponement announcement

OFFICIAL DIG STATUS: POSTPONED

October 9–14 scheduled digs postponed. No confirmed replacement dates.

OFFICIAL WDFW STATUS →

COPALIS

MANUALLY VERIFIED DIG STATUS

POSTPONED — October 9–14 digs postponed, where previously scheduled. No confirmed replacement dates.

Originally scheduled: October 11, 2026; October 12, 2026.

Last verified: October 8, 2026. No confirmed replacement dates.

Historical laboratory reading: 2 ppm, sampled September 10, 2026. This older reading does not establish current safety or permission to harvest. WDFW laboratory results.

SOURCE: WDFW October 6 postponement announcement

OFFICIAL DIG STATUS: POSTPONED

October 9–14 scheduled digs postponed. No confirmed replacement dates.

OFFICIAL WDFW STATUS →

MOCROCKS

MANUALLY VERIFIED DIG STATUS

POSTPONED — October 9–14 digs postponed, where previously scheduled. No confirmed replacement dates.

Originally scheduled: October 9, 2026; October 10, 2026; October 13, 2026.

Last verified: October 8, 2026. No confirmed replacement dates.

Historical laboratory reading: 2 ppm, sampled September 10, 2026. This older reading does not establish current safety or permission to harvest. WDFW laboratory results.

SOURCE: WDFW October 6 postponement announcement

OFFICIAL DIG STATUS: POSTPONED

October 9–14 scheduled digs postponed. No confirmed replacement dates.

OFFICIAL WDFW STATUS →

WASHINGTON DOMOIC ACID SAFETY THRESHOLD: 20 PPM

A result below 20 ppm is not approval to dig. Read the beach-specific WDFW notice before you leave.

October 9–14 scheduled digs are postponed until further notice. Future dates are tentative, subject to marine toxin testing and WDFW approval. Source: WDFW October 6 postponement announcement. Last verified October 8, 2026. Manually verified information; not a live status feed.

WHAT IS DOMOIC ACID? →

YOUR FIRST DIG STARTS HERE

NEW TO RAZOR CLAMMING?

We’ll help you go from “I’ve always wanted to try that” to dinner.

  1. CHOOSE YOUR BEACH
  2. PLAN YOUR TRIP
  3. GET YOUR GEAR
  4. LEARN TO DIG
  5. GET YOUR 15
  6. CLEAN YOUR CATCH
  7. COOK IT
  8. MAKE A WEEKEND OF IT
PLAN YOUR FIRST DIGWhat gear do I need?Domoic acid & razor clamming

WDFW / DATED DIG SCHEDULE

Upcoming dig calendar.

October 9–14 scheduled digs are postponed. Original dates and beach associations are retained below; these are not authorized openings.

Original dateOriginally scheduled beachesStatus
October 9, 2026Long Beach · Twin Harbors · MocrocksPOSTPONED
No confirmed replacement dates
October 10, 2026Long Beach · Twin Harbors · MocrocksPOSTPONED
No confirmed replacement dates
October 11, 2026Long Beach · Twin Harbors · CopalisPOSTPONED
No confirmed replacement dates
October 12, 2026Long Beach · Twin Harbors · CopalisPOSTPONED
No confirmed replacement dates
October 13, 2026Long Beach · Twin Harbors · MocrocksPOSTPONED
No confirmed replacement dates
October 14, 2026Long Beach · Twin HarborsPOSTPONED
No confirmed replacement dates

Why these digs were postponed. Last verified: October 8, 2026.

No razor-clam digs are currently authorized. The dates below are previously proposed opportunities—not confirmed openings. Wait for a new WDFW announcement before making digging plans.

Later tentative dates from WDFW’s original schedule

TENTATIVE — SUBJECT TO MARINE TOXIN TESTING AND WDFW APPROVAL. The opening pause remains in effect until WDFW announces otherwise. These dates are not guaranteed or replacement dates.

Original dateOriginally scheduled beachesStatus
October 24, 2026Long Beach · Twin Harbors · CopalisTENTATIVE
Subject to marine toxin testing and WDFW approval
October 25, 2026Long Beach · Twin Harbors · MocrocksTENTATIVE
Subject to marine toxin testing and WDFW approval
October 26, 2026Long Beach · Twin Harbors · MocrocksTENTATIVE
Subject to marine toxin testing and WDFW approval
October 27, 2026Long Beach · Twin Harbors · CopalisTENTATIVE
Subject to marine toxin testing and WDFW approval
October 28, 2026Long Beach · Twin Harbors · CopalisTENTATIVE
Subject to marine toxin testing and WDFW approval
October 29, 2026Long Beach · Twin Harbors · MocrocksTENTATIVE
Subject to marine toxin testing and WDFW approval
October 30, 2026Long Beach · Twin HarborsTENTATIVE
Subject to marine toxin testing and WDFW approval
November 7, 2026Long Beach · Twin Harbors · MocrocksTENTATIVE
Subject to marine toxin testing and WDFW approval
November 8, 2026Long Beach · Twin Harbors · CopalisTENTATIVE
Subject to marine toxin testing and WDFW approval
November 9, 2026Long Beach · Twin Harbors · CopalisTENTATIVE
Subject to marine toxin testing and WDFW approval
November 10, 2026Long Beach · Twin Harbors · MocrocksTENTATIVE
Subject to marine toxin testing and WDFW approval
November 11, 2026Long Beach · Twin Harbors · MocrocksTENTATIVE
Subject to marine toxin testing and WDFW approval
November 12, 2026Long Beach · Twin HarborsTENTATIVE
Subject to marine toxin testing and WDFW approval
November 22, 2026Long Beach · Twin HarborsTENTATIVE
Subject to marine toxin testing and WDFW approval
November 23, 2026Long Beach · Twin HarborsTENTATIVE
Subject to marine toxin testing and WDFW approval
November 24, 2026Long Beach · Twin Harbors · MocrocksTENTATIVE
Subject to marine toxin testing and WDFW approval
November 25, 2026Long Beach · Twin Harbors · CopalisTENTATIVE
Subject to marine toxin testing and WDFW approval
November 26, 2026Long Beach · Twin Harbors · CopalisTENTATIVE
Subject to marine toxin testing and WDFW approval
November 27, 2026Long Beach · Twin Harbors · MocrocksTENTATIVE
Subject to marine toxin testing and WDFW approval
November 28, 2026Long Beach · Twin Harbors · MocrocksTENTATIVE
Subject to marine toxin testing and WDFW approval
December 5, 2026Long Beach · Twin HarborsTENTATIVE
Subject to marine toxin testing and WDFW approval
December 6, 2026Long Beach · Twin HarborsTENTATIVE
Subject to marine toxin testing and WDFW approval
December 7, 2026Long Beach · Twin Harbors · MocrocksTENTATIVE
Subject to marine toxin testing and WDFW approval
December 8, 2026Long Beach · Twin Harbors · MocrocksTENTATIVE
Subject to marine toxin testing and WDFW approval
December 9, 2026Long Beach · Twin Harbors · CopalisTENTATIVE
Subject to marine toxin testing and WDFW approval
December 10, 2026Long Beach · Twin Harbors · CopalisTENTATIVE
Subject to marine toxin testing and WDFW approval
December 11, 2026Long Beach · Twin Harbors · MocrocksTENTATIVE
Subject to marine toxin testing and WDFW approval
December 21, 2026Long Beach · Twin HarborsTENTATIVE
Subject to marine toxin testing and WDFW approval
December 22, 2026Long Beach · Twin Harbors · MocrocksTENTATIVE
Subject to marine toxin testing and WDFW approval
December 23, 2026Long Beach · Twin Harbors · CopalisTENTATIVE
Subject to marine toxin testing and WDFW approval
December 24, 2026Long Beach · Twin HarborsTENTATIVE
Subject to marine toxin testing and WDFW approval
December 25, 2026Long Beach · Twin HarborsTENTATIVE
Subject to marine toxin testing and WDFW approval
December 26, 2026Long Beach · Twin Harbors · MocrocksTENTATIVE
Subject to marine toxin testing and WDFW approval
December 27, 2026Long Beach · Twin Harbors · CopalisTENTATIVE
Subject to marine toxin testing and WDFW approval

WDFW’s original tentative schedule

FOUR BEACHES / ONE WILD COAST

Choose your beach.

No single “best.” Choose the confirmed dig and the trip that fits your crew.

01 / WASHINGTON COAST

LONG BEACH

A Pacific dig, a welcome at Clam Base, and Willapa Bay the next day.

Ocean Park, Long Beach & IlwacoRead the beach guide

DIG STATUS: POSTPONED

October 9–14 digs postponed, where previously scheduled. No confirmed replacement dates.

MANUALLY VERIFIED DIG STATUS

POSTPONED — October 9–14 digs postponed, where previously scheduled. No confirmed replacement dates.

Originally scheduled: October 9, 2026; October 10, 2026; October 11, 2026; October 12, 2026; October 13, 2026; October 14, 2026.

Last verified: October 8, 2026. No confirmed replacement dates.

Historical laboratory reading: 5 ppm, sampled September 11, 2026. This older reading does not establish current safety or permission to harvest. WDFW laboratory results.

SOURCE: WDFW October 6 postponement announcement

October 9–14 scheduled digs postponed. No confirmed replacement dates.

OFFICIAL WDFW STATUS →
02 / WASHINGTON COAST

TWIN HARBORS

Pair your beach time with a working harbor, seafood and a coastal stay.

Westport & GraylandRead the beach guide

DIG STATUS: POSTPONED

October 9–14 digs postponed, where previously scheduled. No confirmed replacement dates.

MANUALLY VERIFIED DIG STATUS

POSTPONED — October 9–14 digs postponed, where previously scheduled. No confirmed replacement dates.

Originally scheduled: October 9, 2026; October 10, 2026; October 11, 2026; October 12, 2026; October 13, 2026; October 14, 2026.

Last verified: October 8, 2026. No confirmed replacement dates.

Historical laboratory reading: 3 ppm, sampled September 11, 2026. This older reading does not establish current safety or permission to harvest. WDFW laboratory results.

SOURCE: WDFW October 6 postponement announcement

October 9–14 scheduled digs postponed. No confirmed replacement dates.

OFFICIAL WDFW STATUS →
03 / WASHINGTON COAST

COPALIS

Plan around your approved beach access, then explore the North Beach coast.

Ocean Shores & Copalis BeachRead the beach guide

DIG STATUS: POSTPONED

October 9–14 digs postponed, where previously scheduled. No confirmed replacement dates.

MANUALLY VERIFIED DIG STATUS

POSTPONED — October 9–14 digs postponed, where previously scheduled. No confirmed replacement dates.

Originally scheduled: October 11, 2026; October 12, 2026.

Last verified: October 8, 2026. No confirmed replacement dates.

Historical laboratory reading: 2 ppm, sampled September 10, 2026. This older reading does not establish current safety or permission to harvest. WDFW laboratory results.

SOURCE: WDFW October 6 postponement announcement

October 9–14 scheduled digs postponed. No confirmed replacement dates.

OFFICIAL WDFW STATUS →
04 / WASHINGTON COAST

MOCROCKS

A northern coast escape with beach communities and room to slow down.

Moclips & Pacific BeachRead the beach guide

DIG STATUS: POSTPONED

October 9–14 digs postponed, where previously scheduled. No confirmed replacement dates.

MANUALLY VERIFIED DIG STATUS

POSTPONED — October 9–14 digs postponed, where previously scheduled. No confirmed replacement dates.

Originally scheduled: October 9, 2026; October 10, 2026; October 13, 2026.

Last verified: October 8, 2026. No confirmed replacement dates.

Historical laboratory reading: 2 ppm, sampled September 10, 2026. This older reading does not establish current safety or permission to harvest. WDFW laboratory results.

SOURCE: WDFW October 6 postponement announcement

October 9–14 scheduled digs postponed. No confirmed replacement dates.

OFFICIAL WDFW STATUS →

WHY CAN A TENTATIVE DIG CHANGE?

Every Washington razor-clam opening depends on marine-toxin testing and final state approval. Domoic acid levels can change. That’s why 46 Wild tracks the tests as well as the tides.

LEARN ABOUT DOMOIC ACID →

FROM FIRST SHOW TO FIRST SUPPER

The coast, explained.

Field notes for a better dig and a better weekend.

THE SEAFOOD COAST

America’s Great Seafood Coast Is Hiding in Plain Sight

Explore Willapa Bay and the working seafood coast.

Read the storyCLAM REPORT NEWS / OCTOBER 8, 2026

Washington Razor-Clam Digs Postponed as Marine Toxin Levels Rise

October 9–14 scheduled digs postponed at all four areas. Wait for WDFW confirmation before planning a digging trip.

Read the updateFIELD REPORT / OCTOBER 5, 2026

Oregon Closed Razor Clamming Coastwide. What Does That Mean for Washington?

Separate beaches. Separate testing. Watch the tests, wait for confirmation, then go.

Read the reportTHE IDEA BEHIND 46 WILD

A Taste of the Coast, a Reason to Come

Connecting coastal experiences and sharing a taste of the Wild Pacific with new audiences.

Read the storySTART HERE

Why Razor Clamming Is One of the Great Washington Coast Adventures

The tide gives everyone a reason to come together.

Read the guideSTART HERE

Planning Your First Washington Coast Razor Clam Trip

A little preparation makes the beach feel a lot less unfamiliar.

Read the guideSTART HERE

Where to Razor Clam on the Washington Coast

Four areas. Different trips. No single best beach.

Read the guideFIELD NOTES

Your First Razor Clam Dig: How to Get Your 15

Start with the sand, then learn the movement.

Read the guideCLEAN & COOK

You Got Your 15. Now What?

The beach is the beginning of dinner.

Read the guideCLEAN & COOK

How to Clean Razor Clams

Learn once. Bring the skill home.

Read the guideCLEAN & COOK

Our Favorite Razor Clam Recipes

Keep the flavor of the coast at the center.

Read the guideFIELD NOTES

What to Do After Razor Clamming

A good tide deserves a good rest of the day.

Read the guideFIELD NOTES

What to Wear Razor Clamming

Dress for the wind, the rain and the walk back.

Read the guideFIELD NOTES

Razor Clamming With Kids

Let them be part of the adventure.

Read the guide

October 9–14 digs are postponed. Clam Base remains Shoalwater Bay Yacht Club in Ocean Park; harvest-related sessions await authorized openings. Enjoy the coast without harvesting during postponed digs.

LONG BEACH / OCEAN PARK

DIGGING LONG BEACH?
START AT CLAM BASE.

Before the dig. After the dig. Every open tide.

Clam Base at Shoalwater Bay Yacht Club in Ocean Park makes razor clamming easier, especially when it’s your first time. A place to learn, come in from the beach and take care of your catch.

Check the Clam Report for announced service dates and hours before your visit.

BEFORE THE DIG

FIRST TIME? START HERE.

Join the free “Get Your 15” pre-dig orientation.

  • How to recognize a clam show
  • How to use a clam gun
  • Basic digging technique
  • What to expect on the beach
  • Basic tide and beach awareness
  • A reminder to follow current WDFW regulations

DON’T HAVE A CLAM GUN?

A few clam guns are available to borrow for free, first come, first served. Loaners are limited. If you own a clam gun, please bring it.

AFTER THE DIG

YOU GOT YOUR 15.
WE’VE GOT THE REST.

  • FREE BLANCHING STATIONS
  • FREE CLEANING STATIONS
  • FREE HANDS-ON HELP LEARNING HOW TO CLEAN YOUR RAZOR CLAMS
  • FREE ICE FOR YOUR COOLER

We bring ice down from the farm so you can get your cleaned catch cold for the trip home. These are free hospitality and educational services.

  1. RETURN YOUR CLAM GUN
  2. BIG CLAM BOARD
  3. FIRST 15 BELL
  4. BLANCH
  5. CLEAN
  6. ICE YOUR CATCH
  7. APRÈS CLAM

Stay for the stories.

Oysters, drinks and other available food make Après Clam a natural place to gather. Warm up, compare your catch and enjoy good company. Then head out to discover the other tables, shops and businesses of Ocean Park.

FIND CLAM BASE

PACK FOR THE PACIFIC

What you need to go razor clamming.

Clam gun or shovel. Your own catch container. Boots. Waterproof clothing. Warm layers. Gloves. Headlamp for appropriate digs. Cooler and ice. Dry clothes, water and a towel.

GEAR CHECKLIST & WHERE TO BUY

A few free loaner clam guns are available at Clam Base, first come, first served. Bring your own if you have one.

THE COAST IS CALLING

GET THE FREE
CLAM REPORT.

Know before you go.
Make more of the tide.

Tentative versus confirmed status, open beaches, low tides, suggested arrival, likely dig windows, conditions, gear notes and beginner tips. Plus relevant Clam Base hours for Long Beach digs.

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