Spring Clam Season Dates Announced!

For many Long Beach Peninsula locals razor clamming is a way of life! At long last, the WA Department of Fish and Wildlife has announced spring dates for clam tides on Long Beach Peninsula. It’s finally time to dig in!

Never dug a clam before? Have no fear, keep reading for all the info to get you started. If you’ve misplaced your clam gun, we’ve got clam digging equipment now available to rent for guests at Adrift Hotel + Spa.

First thing’s first… Safety!

The beach is a dynamic and sometimes dangerous place. Never turn your back to the ocean, even for a moment, and if you have kids, never let them out of arms reach and stay well out of reach of the water. You never know when a sneaker wave will catch you off guard. Many digs in the Fall and Winter happen in the dark, it may be best to leave kids at home for these digs as it can be hard to keep track of them when you’re managing a lantern and your clam shovel!

Approved Clam Tides

Clamming can only occur on approved clam tides. These can change, so always check to make sure a planned tide is still approved. To confirm currently approved clam tides visit the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife website for more the most up-to-date info.

Currently approved tides for April:

April 6, Thursday, 7:34 AM; 0.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks

April 7, Friday, 8:10 AM; -0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis

April 8, Saturday, 8:48 AM; -0.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks (Long Beach Razor Clam Festival)

April 9, Sunday, 9:29 AM; -0.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis (Long Beach Razor Clam Festival)

April 10, Monday, 10:15 AM; -0.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks

April 11, Tuesday, 11:09 AM; -0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis

April 12, Wednesday, 12:12 PM; 0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks (digging extended until 1 PM)

Tentative tides for the rest of April:

April 19, Wednesday, 6:44 AM; -0.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks

April 20, Thursday, 7:28 AM; -0.9 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis

April 21, Friday, 8:09 AM; -1.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks

April 22, Saturday, 8:50 AM; -1.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis

April 23, Sunday, 9:31 AM; -0.8 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks

April 24, Monday, 10:14 AM; -0.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis

April 25, Tuesday, 11:01 AM; 0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks

Up Your Skills!

Check out the Long Beach Visitor’s Bureau website for great tips on how to be safe during clam digging and a great video on how to dig. Now you should be all set! Get out there and get digging!