Worst air pollution Brisbane CBD Waterfront - Brisbane, today and tomorrow
Today (25 August): Air quality in Brisbane CBD Waterfront is fair. AQI and NO2 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 21.2/100).
Tomorrow (26 August 2026): Air quality in Brisbane CBD Waterfront is fair. NO2 decreases to good; O3 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 20.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Air quality along Brisbane's CBD Waterfront is influenced by dense traffic and commercial activity typical of the city centre, offset somewhat by the cooling and ventilating effect of the adjacent Brisbane River and regular Moreton Bay sea breezes reaching into the city. Being a low-lying, built-up precinct, pollutant levels can build slightly on still, humid days before the breeze clears them.
Today - 25 August | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Fair
21.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
12.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
21.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
18.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
4.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
15.8/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 26 August | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Fair
20.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
5.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
1.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
17.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
20.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
6.2/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Brisbane CBD Waterfront right now?
On 25 August 2026, overall air quality in Brisbane CBD Waterfront is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 21.2/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 21.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Brisbane CBD Waterfront?
On 26 August 2026, air quality conditions in Brisbane CBD Waterfront will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 20.0/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 20.0/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Brisbane CBD Waterfront?
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.
Are air quality levels in Brisbane CBD Waterfront based on measurements or forecasts?
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.
Why doesn’t the forecast always reflect wildfire impacts?
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.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 24 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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