Worst air pollution Brisbane CBD Waterfront - Brisbane, today and tomorrow

On 4 August 2026, overall air quality in Brisbane CBD Waterfront is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 25.9/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (NO2: 25.9/100).

On 5 August 2026, air quality conditions in Brisbane CBD Waterfront will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 38.1/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (NO2: 38.1/100).

Expect air quality along the CBD Waterfront to be most affected during peak traffic periods and on still, humid days when the sea breeze is weaker than usual, allowing vehicle emissions to linger among the high-rises. Citywide bushfire smoke in the drier months can also reach this central precinct. Afternoon breezes off the river and bay generally bring some relief later in the day.

It is forecasts derived by downscaling forecasts provided by EU’s Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) by taking into account local conditions such as traffic patterns. CAMS bases its forecast on satellite measurements of particles and chemical compounds in the atmosphere. Airmine’s services were developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team.

Airmine’s forecast uses CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) as its background atmospheric model. While CAMS includes wildfire emissions, these are derived from satellite observations and are not available in real time. During rapidly evolving wildfire events, there may therefore be a delay before increased emissions are incorporated into the model. As a result, the forecast may temporarily underestimate PM₂.₅ and other pollutants associated with wildfire smoke.

During rapidly evolving wildfire events, CAMS may lag by approximately 1–2 days before increased wildfire emissions are fully represented, which can lead to temporary underestimation of PM₂.₅ concentrations in Airmine’s forecast.