Worst air pollution South Bank - Brisbane, today and tomorrow
Today (4 August): Air quality in South Bank is fair. AQI and NO2 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (NO2: 28.2/100).
Tomorrow (5 August 2026): Air quality in South Bank is fair. AQI improves to medium; PM2.5 increases to fair; NO2 decreases to medium; O3 increases to fair; PM1 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (NO2: 40.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Air quality at South Bank benefits from its riverside parkland setting and relatively open layout, which allows better airflow than the dense CBD across the water. Sea breezes off Moreton Bay reach this precinct reliably on most days. The main seasonal concern is bushfire smoke affecting the broader city during the dry months, along with typical inner-city traffic influences from surrounding roads.
Today - 4 August | Pollution peaks at 10:00
AQI:
Fair
28.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
14.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
28.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
17.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
8.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
17.9/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 5 August | Pollution peaks at 06:00
AQI:
Medium
40.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
23.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
6.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
40.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
22.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
10.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
6.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
28.8/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in South Bank right now?
On 4 August 2026, overall air quality in South Bank is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 28.2/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (NO2: 28.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in South Bank?
On 5 August 2026, air quality conditions in South Bank will be similar to today, with PM1 forecast at fair at 28.8/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (NO2: 40.7/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in South Bank?
The main times to expect reduced air quality at South Bank are during citywide bushfire smoke episodes in the drier months, roughly August to November, and during busy event periods when this popular precinct sees heavy pedestrian and vehicle traffic. Otherwise, the open riverside parkland setting and reliable bay breeze tend to keep conditions here comparatively pleasant.
Are air quality levels in South Bank 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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