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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

Photograph taken near Weeki Wachee River
Nearby on Wikimedia Commons — Frances Dwight feeding the fish as a part of the underwater show at Weeki Wachee Springs (3295450288).jpg by State Library and Archives of Florida, Public domain. Taken within 10km of this location — it may not show the launch itself.

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

    Best

  • Thu

    48

  • Fri

    78

  • Sat

    81

  • Sun

    73

  • Mon

    85

  • Tue

    84

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
Hourly wind forecast
HourWind (mph)Gusts (mph)
1p1115
2p1115
3p1013
4p1114
5p1014
6p1014
7p915
8p515
9p213
10p313
11p39
12a38

Why this score

  • Wind11 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.

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