Razor clam digging resumes on Friday

LONG BEACH — Razor clam digging will be open Friday and Saturday on Long Beach Peninsula.

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife gave final approval to this week’s digging after marine toxin tests showed the clams are safe to eat.

Low tide will be 0.0 feet at 7:22 p.m. on Friday and 0.2 feet at 7:53 p.m. on Saturday.

Twin Harbors and Mocrocks also will be open. Twin Harbors will be open Wednesday and Thursday, too.

“The timing of the upcoming dig appears to be shaping up nicely,” said Dan Ayres, state shellfish manager. “After a week of 30-foot waves, the ocean is settling down with a chance of sun breaks.”

Diggers can take 15 razor clams per day and are required to keep the first 15 dig. Each digger’s clams must be kept in a separate container.