Spring Hill, FL · river · best for beginners
Weeki Wachee River
A spring-fed lazy river with year-round 74°F crystal water, manatees in winter, and white sand bottoms. One of Florida's most photogenic paddles.
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Paddle Score, from live wind and water conditions

Wind
11 mph
gusting to 14 mph
Air temp
90°F
14% chance of rain
Best day to paddle this week
Today · 86
Today
86
90°
Best
Thu
48
84°
Fri
78
92°
Sat
81
90°
Sun
73
90°
Mon
85
92°
Tue
84
92°
Scored from each day's peak forecast wind, heat, and rain chance — river flow isn't forecastable, so check back before you load the boat.
Wind, next 12 hours
mph| Hour | Wind (mph) | Gusts (mph) |
|---|---|---|
| 1p | 11 | 15 |
| 2p | 11 | 15 |
| 3p | 10 | 13 |
| 4p | 11 | 14 |
| 5p | 10 | 14 |
| 6p | 10 | 14 |
| 7p | 9 | 15 |
| 8p | 5 | 15 |
| 9p | 2 | 13 |
| 10p | 3 | 13 |
| 11p | 3 | 9 |
| 12a | 3 | 8 |
Why this score
- Wind — 11 mph — noticeable but manageable-11
Launch notes
Launch at Weeki Wachee Springs State Park (reservations required) and float 5.5 miles to Rogers Park. One-way with the current — book the shuttle.
Do your own homework
We show you live conditions. For local knowledge — where to put in, what the hazards are, whether it's worth the drive — here's where paddlers actually talk about this water. We don't vet these sources; check the dates and judge for yourself.
- Paddler discussion on Reddit
Trip reports and local warnings, straight from the source
- Search American Whitewater
Rapid classifications and gauge-linked run descriptions
- Satellite view and access roads
Check parking, put-ins, and what the banks actually look like
- Video from this water
The fastest way to see the character of a run before you drive