Rappahannock Light Wave Conditions
Today’s wave height and sea conditions for Rappahannock Light, Virginia, from the National Weather Service.
No open-water sea forecast for Rappahannock Light
This spot is sheltered or inland, so there’s no combined-seas value. Here’s the closest open-water reading:
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Frequently asked
How big are the waves at Rappahannock Light right now?+
Rappahannock Light is sheltered and has no open-water seas reading. The nearest buoy with data, Upshur Neck, south end (13 mi away), is running about 2 ft.
Is it a good day to go out at Rappahannock Light?+
Wave height is one of the biggest factors in whether it's a good day on the water. A live reading isn't available for Rappahannock Light right now — check the nearest buoy and the marine forecast, and open Pathr for conditions along your route.
Where do these wave conditions come from?+
Wave and sea-state data come from NOAA and NDBC marine forecasts and buoys for this area. In the Pathr app you see live seas, wind, and swell along your actual route, not just at a single fixed buoy.
Bridge clearances near Rappahannock Light
Vertical clearance and drawbridge opening schedules for the bridges closest to Rappahannock Light. Check them against your air draft before you head out.
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