Worst air pollution Coolum Beach, today and tomorrow
Today (10 August): Air quality in Coolum Beach is good. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 15.4/100).
Tomorrow (11 August 2026): Air quality in Coolum Beach is good. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 18.5/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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A classic Sunshine Coast beach town, Coolum Beach benefits from consistent sea breezes off the Coral Sea and Pacific that keep its air quality generally excellent throughout the year. The main seasonal risk arrives in the drier months before the wet season, typically August through November, when bushfire smoke from surrounding hinterland bushland can occasionally drift over the coast. Some summer ozone may form on hot, still days, though onshore winds usually prevent buildup. Sugarcane burning further north in Queensland's cane districts is less relevant here than in towns closer to major cane-growing areas. Overall, air quality is consistently good.
Today - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Good
15.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
5.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
1.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
15.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
5.9/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 11 August | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Good
18.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
6.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
18.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
7.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.2/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Coolum Beach right now?
On 10 August 2026, overall air quality in Coolum Beach is good. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 15.4/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 15.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Coolum Beach?
On 11 August 2026, air quality conditions in Coolum Beach will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at good at 18.5/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 18.5/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Coolum Beach?
Anyone tracking air quality in Coolum Beach should keep an eye on late winter through spring (August-November), when bushfire smoke builds ahead of the wet season, and cane-burning adds smoky spells in growing districts. Muggy, windless summer afternoons bring their own ozone build-up too. Outside that window conditions are usually clear, so check forecasts if you have asthma or other sensitivities.
Are air quality levels in Coolum Beach 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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