Rule
Fog Hunter
Milford Sound - Fog Hunter - Fiordland
Milford Sound, Southland, New Zealand
Thick, moody fog for atmospheric forest and landscape shots
Currently
Real-time conditionsDewpoint Spread0.3°C
Visibility24135 (Clear)
Relative Humidity98%
Wind Speed1.3m/s (calm conditions)
Upcoming Opportunities
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Times shown in Pacific/Auckland
Next opportunity
Dense Fog
Milford Sound
Today · 19:00–21:00 · 2h window
High confidence
94%
🌫️Fog Probability94.8-98.5%
Dewpoint Spread: 0.5°C
Visibility: 1729 (Mist/Haze)
Relative Humidity: 97%
Wind Speed: 2.4m/s (calm conditions)
Dense Fog
Milford Sound
Tomorrow · 19:00–04:00
🌫️Fog Probability:77.1-100%
Medium
What this forecast looks for
Plain-language explanation from the ruleThis forecast tracks the atmospheric conditions that transform Fiordland's dramatic fjords into some of the world's most photogenic scenes. We combine fog probability, visibility, and precipitation data to predict when mist and waterfalls create optimal conditions.
Fiordland receives up to 8 meters of annual rainfall, and rather than a hindrance, this weather creates the region's signature drama. Waterfalls cascade from impossibly high cliffs, mist swirls through the valleys, and Milford Sound becomes a scene of raw natural power.
What makes Fiordland special for photography:
- Dramatic waterfalls - Rain brings hundreds of temporary waterfalls to life along the cliffs
- Moody atmosphere - Fog, mist, and rain create constantly changing drama
- Vertical scenery - Mitre Peak rises nearly 1,700m straight from the water
- Mirror reflections - Calm mornings produce perfect reflections of the towering cliffs
Ironically, rain often makes for better photography here—waterfalls multiply and mist adds depth. Our forecast helps identify conditions: some moisture for drama, but enough visibility to see the peaks. Dawn boat cruises offer unique perspectives, while the road viewpoints are accessible year-round.
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72-hour requirements breakdown
What passed or failed, hour by hourAND logic: all conditions required
Meets requirement
Misses requirement
Time Pacific/Auckland | Fog Probability ≥ 75.0% |
|---|---|
| Sun, May 24 | |
| 01:00 | 0% |
| 02:00 | 0% |
| 03:00 | 0% |
| 04:00 | 0% |
| 05:00 | 0% |
| 06:00 | 0% |
| 07:00 | 0% |
| 08:00 | 0% |
| 09:00 | 0% |
| 10:00 | 0% |
| 11:00 | 0% |
| 12:00 | 0% |
| 13:00 | 0% |
| 14:00 | 0% |
| 15:00 | 0% |
| 16:00 | 0% |
| 17:00 | 0% |
| 18:00 | 58% |
| 19:00 | 71% |
| 20:00 | 71% |
| 21:00 | 71% |
| 22:00 | 71% |
| 23:00 | 71% |
| Mon, May 25 | |
| 24:00 | 71% |
| 01:00 | 71% |
| 02:00 | 71% |
| 03:00 | 71% |
| 04:00 | 71% |
| 05:00 | 55% |
| 06:00 | 0% |
| 07:00 | 0% |
| 08:00 | 0% |
| 09:00 | 0% |
| 10:00 | 0% |
| 11:00 | 0% |
| 12:00 | 0% |
| 13:00 | 0% |
| 14:00 | 0% |
| 15:00 | 0% |
| 16:00 | 0% |
| 17:00 | 0% |
| 18:00 | 0% |
| 19:00 | 95% |
| 20:00 | 99% |
| 21:00 | 60% |
| 22:00 | 0% |
| 23:00 | 0% |
| Tue, May 26 | |
| 24:00 | 55% |
| 01:00 | 71% |
| 02:00 | 71% |
| 03:00 | 55% |
| 04:00 | 55% |
| 05:00 | 39% |
| 06:00 | 39% |
| 07:00 | 41% |
| 08:00 | 0% |
| 09:00 | 0% |
| 10:00 | 0% |
| 11:00 | 0% |
| 12:00 | 0% |
| 13:00 | 69% |
| 14:00 | 58% |
| 15:00 | 58% |
| 16:00 | 63% |
| 17:00 | 48% |
| 18:00 | 55% |
| 19:00 | 100% |
| 20:00 | 100% |
| 21:00 | 100% |
| 22:00 | 100% |
| 23:00 | 77% |
| Wed, May 27 | |
| 24:00 | 77% |
| 01:00 | 77% |
| 02:00 | 77% |
| 03:00 | 77% |
| 04:00 | 60% |
| 05:00 | 55% |
| 06:00 | 0% |
| 07:00 | 0% |
| 08:00 | 0% |
| 09:00 | 0% |
| 10:00 | 0% |
| 11:00 | 0% |
| 12:00 | 48% |
| 13:00 | 48% |
| 14:00 | 0% |
| 15:00 | 0% |
| 16:00 | 0% |
| 17:00 | 0% |
| 18:00 | 0% |
| 19:00 | 0% |
| 20:00 | 0% |
| 21:00 | 55% |
| 22:00 | 55% |
| 23:00 | 55% |
How to read: colored cells show whether each predicate requirement is met; highlighted rows mean the full rule matched (an opportunity).
What does Fog Probability mean?
Inputs that drive the scoreThis derived score summarizes multiple raw weather signals. The table below shows the supporting inputs hour by hour, so you can see what's pushing the score up or down.
| Time Pacific/Auckland | Clear Sky Probability (Ensemble) % | Dew Point °C | Rainfall mm | Relative Humidity % | Snowfall cm | Solar Elevation ° | Temperature °C | Total Precipitation mm | Vapor Pressure Deficit kPa | Visibility m | Wind Gusts m/s | Wind Speed m/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, May 25
Sunrise 08:07
Sunset 17:22 | ||||||||||||
| 01:00 ☾ | 0% | 3.2°C | 0mm | 98% | 0cm | -66° | 3.5°C | 0mm | 0.02kPa | 24135m | 1.3m/s | 1.3m/s |
| 02:00 ☾ | 0% | 2.9°C | 0mm | 98% | 0cm | -62° | 3.2°C | 0mm | 0.02kPa | 14845m | 1.5m/s | 1.5m/s |
| 03:00 ☾ | 0% | 3°C | 0mm | 98% | 0cm | -53° | 3.3°C | 0mm | 0.02kPa | 24134m | 1.6m/s | 1.4m/s |
| 04:00 ☾ | 0% | 3.2°C | 0mm | 97% | 0cm | -44° | 3.6°C | 0mm | 0.02kPa | 24134m | 2.2m/s | 1.7m/s |
| 05:00 ☾ | 0% | 3.6°C | 0mm | 96% | 0cm | -33° | 4.1°C | 0mm | 0.03kPa | 12100m | 2m/s | 1.6m/s |
| 06:00 ☾ | 0% | 3.6°C | 0mm | 93% | 0cm | -22° | 4.6°C | 0mm | 0.06kPa | 24134m | 2.6m/s | 1.9m/s |
| 07:00 ☾ | 0% | 3.5°C | 0mm | 92% | 0cm | -12° | 4.7°C | 0mm | 0.07kPa | 24135m | 2.6m/s | 1.9m/s |
| 08:00 ☾ | 0% | 3.4°C | 0mm | 91% | 0cm | -2° | 4.7°C | 0mm | 0.08kPa | 24134m | 3.1m/s | 2.1m/s |
| 09:00 ☾ | 0% | 3.5°C | 0mm | 90% | 0cm | 6.9° | 5°C | 0mm | 0.09kPa | 24135m | 3.5m/s | 2.1m/s |
| 10:00 ☾ | 0% | 3.5°C | 0mm | 87% | 0cm | 14° | 5.5°C | 0mm | 0.12kPa | 24134m | 4.1m/s | 2.5m/s |
| 11:00 ☾ | 0% | 3.7°C | 0mm | 85% | 0cm | 20° | 6°C | 0mm | 0.14kPa | 24135m | 4.1m/s | 2.8m/s |
| 12:00 | 0% | 3.9°C | 0mm | 84% | 0cm | 24° | 6.4°C | 0mm | 0.16kPa | 24135m | 4.5m/s | 3m/s |
| 13:00 | 0% | 4°C | 0mm | 83% | 0cm | 24° | 6.7°C | 0mm | 0.17kPa | 24135m | 4.4m/s | 3m/s |
| 14:00 | 0% | 3.9°C | 0mm | 84% | 0cm | 22° | 6.5°C | 0mm | 0.16kPa | 24135m | 4.6m/s | 3.1m/s |
| 15:00 | 0% | 3.9°C | 0mm | 85% | 0cm | 18° | 6.2°C | 0.06mm | 0.14kPa | 24135m | 4.5m/s | 2.8m/s |
| 16:00 | 0% | 3.6°C | 0mm | 84% | 0cm | 11° | 6.1°C | 0.06mm | 0.15kPa | 24134m | 4.8m/s | 3m/s |
| 17:00 | 0% | 3.3°C | 0mm | 86% | 0cm | 2.7° | 5.5°C | 0.13mm | 0.13kPa | 24134m | 4.5m/s | 2.8m/s |
| 18:00 ☾ | 0% | 3.8°C | 0mm | 93% | 0cm | -6.9° | 4.8°C | 0.13mm | 0.06kPa | 10363m | 4.9m/s | 2.6m/s |
| 19:00 ☾ | 0% | 4.1°C | 0mm | 96% | 0cm | -17° | 4.6°C | 0.06mm | 0.03kPa | 1699m | 4.9m/s | 2.4m/s |
| 20:00 ☾ | 0% | 4°C | 0mm | 97% | 0cm | -28° | 4.5°C | 0.06mm | 0.03kPa | 1729m | 4.9m/s | 2.4m/s |
| 21:00 ☾ | 0% | 3.8°C | 0mm | 95% | 0cm | -38° | 4.5°C | 0.13mm | 0.04kPa | 8777m | 4.7m/s | 2.4m/s |
| 22:00 ☾ | 0% | 3.3°C | 0mm | 92% | 0cm | -49° | 4.5°C | 0.13mm | 0.07kPa | 19998m | 4.7m/s | 2.5m/s |
| 23:00 ☾ | 0% | 2.9°C | 0mm | 91% | 0cm | -58° | 4.3°C | 0.19mm | 0.08kPa | 24134m | 4.3m/s | 2.4m/s |
| Tue, May 26
Sunrise 08:08
Sunset 17:21 | ||||||||||||
| 24:00 ☾ | 0% | 3.1°C | 0mm | 95% | 0cm | -65° | 3.9°C | 0.19mm | 0.04kPa | 21127m | 4.5m/s | 2.3m/s |
| 01:00 ☾ | 0% | 2.9°C | 0mm | 98% | 0cm | -66° | 3.3°C | 0mm | 0.02kPa | 13690m | 5m/s | 2.5m/s |
| 02:00 ☾ | 0% | 3.1°C | 0.01mm | 97% | 0cm | -62° | 3.5°C | 0mm | 0.02kPa | 24134m | 4.7m/s | 2.3m/s |
| 03:00 ☾ | 0% | 3.1°C | 0.05mm | 96% | 0cm | -54° | 3.7°C | 0.06mm | 0.03kPa | 21013m | 4m/s | 2m/s |
| 04:00 ☾ | 0% | 3.3°C | 0.12mm | 97% | 0cm | -44° | 3.7°C | 0.19mm | 0.03kPa | 19648m | 3.9m/s | 1.9m/s |
| 05:00 ☾ | 0% | 3.5°C | 0.21mm | 98% | 0cm | -33° | 3.8°C | 0.38mm | 0.02kPa | 13966m | 3.8m/s | 1.8m/s |
| 06:00 ☾ | 0% | 3.7°C | 0.24mm | 98% | 0cm | -22° | 4°C | 0.56mm | 0.02kPa | 20259m | 3.5m/s | 1.6m/s |
| 07:00 ☾ | 0% | 3.9°C | 0.54mm | 98% | 0cm | -12° | 4.2°C | 0.31mm | 0.02kPa | 15262m | 2.8m/s | 1.3m/s |
| 08:00 ☾ | 0% | 3.9°C | 0.76mm | 98% | 0cm | -2.2° | 4.2°C | 1mm | 0.01kPa | 12502m | 2.1m/s | 1.1m/s |
| 09:00 ☾ | 0% | 4.2°C | 1.3mm | 98% | 0cm | 6.7° | 4.4°C | 2.1mm | 0.01kPa | 9304m | 1.3m/s | 0.73m/s |
| 10:00 ☾ | 0% | 4.3°C | 0.97mm | 98% | 0cm | 14° | 4.5°C | 3.1mm | 0.02kPa | 10531m | 1.1m/s | 0.8m/s |
| 11:00 ☾ | 0% | 4.3°C | 0.31mm | 98% | 0cm | 20° | 4.7°C | 3.8mm | 0.02kPa | 11802m | 2.3m/s | 1.4m/s |
| 12:00 | 0% | 4°C | 0.15mm | 97% | 0cm | 23° | 4.4°C | 3.9mm | 0.03kPa | 12386m | 3.3m/s | 2.1m/s |
| 13:00 | 2% | 3.6°C | 0.11mm | 97% | 0cm | 24° | 4°C | 0.13mm | 0.02kPa | 856m | 3.5m/s | 2.2m/s |
| 14:00 | 5% | 3.4°C | 0.07mm | 97% | 0cm | 22° | 3.8°C | 0.25mm | 0.02kPa | 358m | 3.5m/s | 2.3m/s |
| 15:00 | 7% | 3.3°C | 0.04mm | 97% | 0cm | 17° | 3.7°C | 0.31mm | 0.02kPa | 451m | 3.5m/s | 2.5m/s |
| 16:00 | 7% | 3.2°C | 0.19mm | 97% | 0cm | 11° | 3.6°C | 0.44mm | 0.02kPa | 823m | 3.3m/s | 2.3m/s |
| 17:00 | 7% | 3°C | 0.03mm | 97% | 0cm | 2.6° | 3.4°C | 0.56mm | 0.02kPa | 5360m | 3.2m/s | 2.3m/s |
| 18:00 ☾ | 7% | 3.1°C | 0.01mm | 98% | 0cm | -7° | 3.4°C | 0.63mm | 0.02kPa | 2940m | 2.7m/s | 1.8m/s |
| 19:00 ☾ | 18% | 3°C | 0mm | 97% | 0cm | -17° | 3.4°C | 0mm | 0.02kPa | 507m | 3m/s | 2.1m/s |
| 20:00 ☾ | 29% | 3.1°C | 0mm | 98% | 0cm | -28° | 3.4°C | 0mm | 0.02kPa | 295m | 2.8m/s | 1.9m/s |
| 21:00 ☾ | 40% | 3°C | 0mm | 98% | 0cm | -38° | 3.4°C | 0mm | 0.02kPa | 292m | 3m/s | 2m/s |
| 22:00 ☾ | 44% | 3.1°C | 0mm | 98% | 0cm | -49° | 3.4°C | 0mm | 0.02kPa | 378m | 2.6m/s | 1.8m/s |
| 23:00 ☾ | 48% | 2.8°C | 0mm | 97% | 0cm | -58° | 3.2°C | 0mm | 0.02kPa | 10026m | 2.5m/s | 1.7m/s |
| Wed, May 27
Sunrise 08:09
Sunset 17:20 | ||||||||||||
| 24:00 ☾ | 52% | 1.5°C | 0mm | 98% | 0cm | -65° | 1.8°C | 0mm | 0.02kPa | 10901m | 2m/s | 1.9m/s |
| 01:00 ☾ | 65% | 0.8°C | 0mm | 98% | 0cm | -66° | 1.1°C | 0mm | 0.02kPa | 10558m | 1.8m/s | 1.9m/s |
| 02:00 ☾ | 77% | 0.3°C | 0mm | 97% | 0cm | -62° | 0.63°C | 0mm | 0.02kPa | 10092m | 1.9m/s | 1.9m/s |
| 03:00 ☾ | 90% | -0.2°C | 0mm | 97% | 0cm | -54° | 0.18°C | 0mm | 0.02kPa | 10527m | 1.8m/s | 1.9m/s |
| 04:00 ☾ | 90% | -0.7°C | 0mm | 97% | 0cm | -44° | -0.19°C | 0mm | 0.02kPa | 11174m | 1.6m/s | 1.7m/s |
| 05:00 ☾ | 89% | -1.1°C | 0mm | 95% | 0cm | -33° | -0.39°C | 0mm | 0.03kPa | 24135m | 1.5m/s | 1.7m/s |
| 06:00 ☾ | 89% | -1.6°C | 0mm | 93% | 0cm | -23° | -0.65°C | 0mm | 0.04kPa | 24134m | 1.3m/s | 1.6m/s |
| 07:00 ☾ | 87% | 0.8°C | 0mm | 87% | 0cm | -12° | 2.7°C | 0mm | 0.1kPa | 24134m | 1.2m/s | 1.4m/s |
| 08:00 ☾ | 85% | 3.1°C | 0mm | 81% | 0cm | -2.3° | 6.1°C | 0mm | 0.18kPa | 24135m | 1.1m/s | 1.2m/s |
| 09:00 ☾ | 83% | 5.3°C | 0mm | 75% | 0cm | 6.6° | 9.6°C | 0mm | 0.3kPa | 24135m | 1m/s | 1m/s |
| 10:00 ☾ | 82% | 5.1°C | 0mm | 81% | 0cm | 14° | 8.1°C | 0mm | 0.2kPa | 24135m | 0.87m/s | 0.87m/s |
| 11:00 ☾ | 82% | 4.8°C | 0mm | 88% | 0cm | 20° | 6.6°C | 0mm | 0.12kPa | 24135m | 0.73m/s | 0.7m/s |
| 12:00 | 81% | 4.4°C | 0mm | 95% | 0cm | 23° | 5.2°C | 0mm | 0.04kPa | 24135m | 0.6m/s | 0.53m/s |
| 13:00 | 76% | 4.3°C | 0mm | 95% | 0cm | 24° | 5.1°C | 0mm | 0.05kPa | 21436m | 0.81m/s | 0.79m/s |
| 14:00 | 72% | 4.2°C | 0mm | 94% | 0cm | 22° | 5°C | 0mm | 0.05kPa | 18738m | 1m/s | 1m/s |
| 15:00 | 67% | 4.1°C | 0mm | 94% | 0cm | 17° | 5°C | 0mm | 0.05kPa | 16039m | 1.2m/s | 1.3m/s |
| 16:00 | 65% | 4.1°C | 0mm | 93% | 0cm | 11° | 5.1°C | 0mm | 0.06kPa | 16022m | 1.2m/s | 1.2m/s |
| 17:00 | 63% | 4.1°C | 0mm | 93% | 0cm | 2.5° | 5.2°C | 0mm | 0.06kPa | 16005m | 1.2m/s | 1.2m/s |
| 18:00 ☾ | 61% | 4.2°C | 0mm | 92% | 0cm | -7.1° | 5.3°C | 0mm | 0.07kPa | 15988m | 1.1m/s | 1.1m/s |
| 19:00 ☾ | 56% | 4°C | 0mm | 93% | 0cm | -17° | 5°C | 0mm | 0.06kPa | 18704m | 1.2m/s | 1.2m/s |
| 20:00 ☾ | 52% | 3.7°C | 0mm | 94% | 0cm | -28° | 4.6°C | 0mm | 0.05kPa | 21419m | 1.2m/s | 1.2m/s |
| 21:00 ☾ | 47% | 3.5°C | 0mm | 95% | 0cm | -38° | 4.2°C | 0mm | 0.04kPa | 24135m | 1.2m/s | 1.3m/s |
| 22:00 ☾ | 45% | 3.4°C | 0mm | 95% | 0cm | -49° | 4.1°C | 0mm | 0.04kPa | 22635m | 1.2m/s | 1.2m/s |
| 23:00 ☾ | 43% | 3.2°C | 0mm | 95% | 0cm | -58° | 4°C | 0mm | 0.04kPa | 21134m | 1.3m/s | 1.2m/s |
| Thu, May 28
Sunrise 08:10
Sunset 17:19 | ||||||||||||
| 24:00 ☾ | 41% | 3.1°C | 0mm | 95% | 0cm | -65° | 3.9°C | 0mm | 0.04kPa | 19634m | 1.3m/s | 1.2m/s |
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