About ClammingHQ
ClammingHQ is built for people who love razor clamming on the Washington coast—and for anyone who wants to give it a try.
Our goal is simple: make it easier to plan a razor clam dig. Dig dates, tides, beach information, conditions, regulations, gear, and how-to information can be scattered across multiple sources. ClammingHQ brings the information you need together in one place.
Whether you're planning your first trip to the beach or you've been digging Washington razor clams for years, ClammingHQ is designed to help you spend less time searching for information and more time getting ready for your next dig.
Why ClammingHQ Exists
Planning a razor clam trip sounds simple until you start putting all the pieces together. Is a dig approved? What time is low tide? Which beach is open? What's the weather going to be like? Are there any domoic acid concerns? What gear should you bring?
The answers are available, but they aren't always in one place.
ClammingHQ was created to organize the information Washington razor clammers actually use and make it easier to understand, explore, and plan around.
Built for Washington's Razor Clam Beaches
ClammingHQ focuses on Washington's five major razor clam management beaches: Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis, Mocrocks, and Kalaloch.
Each beach has its own access points, conditions, tide considerations, and character. Our beach guides are designed to help you understand where you're going before you arrive.
Everything You Need to Plan a Razor Clam Dig
From deciding when to go to figuring out what to bring, ClammingHQ is designed to help with every stage of a Washington razor clam trip.
Official Dig Information Matters
Washington razor clam openings are managed by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW). Dig opportunities may be announced in advance, but final openings can depend on marine toxin testing and official approval.
ClammingHQ organizes razor clam information to make planning easier, but always check current WDFW announcements and regulations before heading to the beach.
ClammingHQ is an independent resource and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
From Your First Clam to Your Next Dig
Never dug a razor clam before? That's okay. ClammingHQ is designed to help you start from the beginning.
Learn how to recognize a razor clam show, choose between a clam gun and shovel, understand Washington's digging rules, clean your catch, and turn fresh razor clams into something worth gathering around the table for.
Experienced diggers can skip straight to the information they need—upcoming openings, tides, beach conditions, and other trip-planning tools.
Start with the basics of razor clamming before exploring the more detailed guides.
Join the ClammingHQ Community
Razor clamming is better when people share what they know.
The ClammingHQ community is a place to talk about upcoming digs, beach conditions, gear, catches, recipes, photos, and the experiences that make a trip to the Washington coast memorable.
Whether you're brand new to razor clamming or have decades of sand on your boots, you're welcome here.
Visit the clamming photos page for our approach to sharing beach and catch photos, or contact ClammingHQ with a question or story idea.
Ready for Your Next Razor Clam Dig?
Check the latest dig information, find your beach, look at the tides, and start planning your next trip to the Washington coast.