Worst air pollution Coffs Harbour, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Coffs Harbour is good. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 17.7/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Coffs Harbour is good. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 17.3/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Air quality in Coffs Harbour is generally good, helped by regular onshore breezes off the Pacific that ventilate the coastal strip. The main seasonal concern is bushfire smoke from the surrounding forested escarpment and hinterland, most likely in the drier months from late winter through spring, alongside minor traffic emissions along the Pacific Highway corridor, which passes directly through the city. The escarpment behind the city can occasionally channel smoke down toward the coast on certain wind patterns.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Good
17.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
10.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
2.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
17.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
1.6/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Good
17.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
9.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
4.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
17.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
1.9/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Coffs Harbour right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Coffs Harbour is good. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 17.7/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 17.7/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Coffs Harbour?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Coffs Harbour will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at good at 17.3/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 17.3/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Coffs Harbour?
The period most likely to bring reduced air quality is late winter into spring, when bushfires in the hinterland forests can blanket the city in smoke, particularly during dry, wind-still spells. For the rest of the year, sea breezes keep the coastal air clear, making conditions generally reliable for outdoor activity.
Are air quality levels in Coffs Harbour 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.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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