Worst air pollution Sandgate & Shorncliffe - Brisbane, today and tomorrow
Today (4 August): Air quality in Sandgate & Shorncliffe is medium. AQI and NO2 are medium; PM2.5, PM10, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (NO2: 40.5/100).
Tomorrow (5 August 2026): Air quality in Sandgate & Shorncliffe is fair. O3 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (NO2: 43.4/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Air quality at Sandgate and Shorncliffe benefits from direct exposure to Moreton Bay sea breezes, among the most reliable natural ventilation of any part of Brisbane. Humidity can be a touch higher given the coastal and mangrove setting. The main seasonal concern remains citywide bushfire smoke during the drier months, though the strong bay breeze here typically helps clear it faster than in more sheltered suburbs.
Today - 4 August | Pollution peaks at 19:00
AQI:
Medium
40.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
11.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
40.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
19.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
14.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
13.1/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 5 August | Pollution peaks at 19:00
AQI:
Medium
43.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
11.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
43.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
25.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
7.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
14.5/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Sandgate & Shorncliffe right now?
On 4 August 2026, overall air quality in Sandgate & Shorncliffe is medium. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 40.5/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (NO2: 40.5/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Sandgate & Shorncliffe?
On 5 August 2026, air quality conditions in Sandgate & Shorncliffe will be worse than today, with O3 forecast at fair at 25.9/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (NO2: 43.4/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Sandgate & Shorncliffe?
Expect Sandgate and Shorncliffe to generally enjoy clean, well-ventilated air thanks to their exposed Moreton Bay position, with the main disruptions coming from citywide bushfire smoke events in the drier season, particularly on days when the bay breeze is lighter than usual. Humid, still early mornings can occasionally see brief periods of reduced ventilation before the sea breeze develops.
Are air quality levels in Sandgate & Shorncliffe 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: 4 August 2026 at 16:38 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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