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
10 mph
gusting to 13 mph
Air temp
81°F
35% chance of rain
Best day to paddle this week
Today · 88
Today
88
90°
Best
Wed
87
88°
Thu
81
93°
Fri
72
92°
Sat
75
92°
Sun
74
93°
Mon
74
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 6p | 2 | 13 |
| 7p | 8 | 11 |
| 8p | 10 | 18 |
| 9p | 7 | 20 |
| 10p | 6 | 16 |
| 11p | 3 | 13 |
| 12a | 5 | 13 |
| 1a | 5 | 14 |
| 2a | 4 | 14 |
| 3a | 3 | 16 |
| 4a | 4 | 15 |
| 5a | 4 | 16 |
Why this score
- Wind — 10 mph — noticeable but manageable-10
- Rain — 35% chance in the next 6 hours-2
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