LONG BEACH, Wash. — Razor clam diggers can count on openings beginning Friday at Copalis and Mocrocks beaches, Washington state shellfish managers announced. Long Beach also remains open to clam digging on afternoon or evening tides through March 10.

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife approved a two-day opening on Friday and Saturday at Copalis and three days of digging from Friday through Sunday at Mocrocks on evening tides after marine toxin tests showed the clams are safe to eat.

Dan Ayres, a state coastal shellfish manager, recommends that diggers arrive at the beach an hour or two before low tide for best results. However, digging is not allowed on any beach before noon.

The upcoming dig at is scheduled on the following dates, beaches and low tides:

• Friday: 4:33 p.m., 0.0 feet, Copalis, Mocrocks, Long Beach

• Saturday: 5:17 p.m., -0.1 feet, Copalis, Mocrocks, Long Beach

• Sunday: 5:56 p.m., -0.2 feet, Mocrocks, Long Beach

For additional information about low tides at Long Beach, go to http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/shellfish/razorclams/current.html

Ayres reminds diggers that the best digging conditions are on low tides of 1 foot or lower. Diggers also should monitor the state’s main razor clam webpage for any potential changes to the Long Beach opening.