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Tide times for Ocean Shores

Tide times for Ocean Shores

Tide table for Ocean Shores this week

Day	Tide times for Ocean Shores
	1st Tide	2nd Tide	3rd Tide	4th Tide
Thu 23	3:27am ▲ 10.5 ft	9:47am ▼ -0.33 ft	3:53pm ▲ 9.84 ft	9:56pm ▼ 0.98 ft	▲ 7:14am	▼ 7:34pm
Fri 24	4:02am ▲ 10.5 ft	10:32am ▼ -0.33 ft	4:40pm ▲ 9.19 ft	10:35pm ▼ 1.64 ft	▲ 7:12am	▼ 7:35pm
Sat 25	4:35am ▲ 10.17 ft	11:16am ▼ 0 ft	5:27pm ▲ 8.53 ft	11:13pm ▼ 2.62 ft	▲ 7:10am	▼ 7:36pm
Sun 26	5:08am ▲ 9.84 ft	12:02pm ▼ 0.33 ft	6:16pm ▲ 7.87 ft	11:54pm ▼ 3.28 ft	▲ 7:08am	▼ 7:38pm
Mon 27	5:44am ▲ 9.19 ft	12:51pm ▼ 0.98 ft	7:09pm ▲ 7.22 ft		▲ 7:06am	▼ 7:39pm
Tue 28	12:40am ▼ 4.27 ft	6:26am ▲ 8.53 ft	1:46pm ▼ 1.31 ft	8:11pm ▲ 6.89 ft	▲ 7:04am	▼ 7:40pm
Wed 29	1:40am ▼ 4.59 ft	7:21am ▲ 8.2 ft	2:50pm ▼ 1.64 ft	9:22pm ▲ 6.89 ft	▲ 7:02am	▼ 7:42pm

WDFW approves 10 days of coastal razor clam digs beginning Friday,

March 17, tentative dates announced for April

OLYMPIA – Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers
today confirmed coastal razor clam digging reopens at Twin Harbors, and Copalis on
Friday, March 17. This is in addition to Mocrocks which opens on Saturday, March 18.
“As wonderful as it is to now be able to offer harvest days on Twin Harbors, we are
disappointed that Long Beach still remains above the domoic acid toxicity closure level,”
said Bryce Blumenthal, a WDFW coastal shellfish biologist. “Diggers can expect
abundant populations of nice-sized clams on open beaches. Digs switch to morning low
tides on March 23-26 providing the first daylight opportunities of spring.”
The following digs during evening (p.m.) low tides will proceed as scheduled:

The following digs during morning (a.m.) low tides will proceed as scheduled:
 March 23, Thursday, 8:29 AM; -0.3 feet; Twin Harbors, Copalis
 March 24, Friday, 9:13 AM; -0.4 feet; Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
 March 25, Saturday, 9:57 AM; -0.2 feet; Twin Harbors, Copalis
 March 26, Sunday, 10:44 AM; 0.2 feet; Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
Future tentative digs planned during morning (a.m.) low tides are scheduled (digging
extended to 1 PM on April 12 only):
 April 6, Thursday, 7:34 AM; 0.3 feet; Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
 April 7, Friday, 8:10 AM; -0.1 feet; Twin Harbors, Copalis
 April 8, Saturday, 8:48 AM; -0.3 feet; Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
 April 9, Sunday, 9:29 AM; -0.4 feet; Twin Harbors, Copalis
 April 10, Monday, 10:15 AM; -0.4 feet; Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
 April 11, Tuesday, 11:09 AM; -0.2 feet; Twin Harbors, Copalis

 April 12, Wednesday, 12:12 PM; 0.1 feet; Twin Harbors, Mocrocks (digging
extended until 1 PM)
 April 19, Wednesday, 6:44 AM; -0.4 feet; Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
 April 20, Thursday, 7:28 AM; -0.9 feet; Twin Harbors, Copalis
 April 21, Friday, 8:09 AM; -1.2 feet; Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
 April 22, Saturday, 8:50 AM; -1.1 feet; Twin Harbors, Copalis
 April 23, Sunday, 9:31 AM; -0.8 feet; Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
 April 24, Monday, 10:14 AM; -0.4 feet; Twin Harbors, Copalis
 April 25, Tuesday, 11:01 AM; 0.1 feet; Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
The Washington Department of Health (WDOH) labs indicate domoic acid levels at
Long Beach remain slightly above the health guideline cutoff range. WDFW will
announce digging opportunities when marine toxin tests show it is safe to do so.
Domoic acid, a natural toxin produced by certain types of marine algae, can be harmful
or fatal if consumed in sufficient quantities. WDFW shellfish staff will continue to
regularly dig test samples of razor clams to monitor the situation. More information
about domoic acid, as well as current levels at ocean beaches, can be found on
WDFW’s domoic acid webpage and on the DOH webpage.
The daily limit is 15 razor clams per person. Under state law, a daily limit consists of the
first 15 clams dug regardless of size or condition, and each digger’s clams must be kept
in a separate container. Digging is prohibited in the razor clam reserves, which are
marked by 10-foot poles with signs. A reserve located just south of the Ocean City
approach on Copalis. The most successful digging occurs between one and two hours
before the listed time of low tide.
With the spring fast approaching, Washingtonians should consider purchasing 2023-
2024 recreational hunting and fishing licenses, and from hundreds of license vendors
around the state. WDFW recommends buying your license before current licenses
expire after March 31. All diggers age 15 or older must have an applicable fishing
license to harvest razor clams on any beach. To be notified of in-season rule changes
as they are announced sign up for email notifications at wdfw.wa.gov/about/lists.
Shellfish and seafood enthusiasts can also start making plans to attend the Ocean
Shores Razor Clam and Seafood Festival on March 17-19, and the Long Beach Razor
Clam Festival on April 8-9. These two long-running events celebrate the unique
contribution of razor clams to Washington’s culture and coastal communities.
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife works to preserve, protect, and
perpetuate fish, wildlife and ecosystems while providing sustainable fish and wildlife
recreational and commercial opportunities.
Individuals who need to receive this information in an alternative format, language, or who need
reasonable accommodations to participate in WDFW-sponsored public meetings or other activities may
contact the Title VI/ADA Compliance Coordinator by phone at 360-902-2349, TTY (711), or email

(Title6@dfw.wa.gov). For more information, see https://wdfw.wa.gov/accessibility/requests-
accommodation.