Gold Coast Air Quality Forecast - Today, Tomorrow
Air Quality Today
Today (7 October): Air quality in Gold Coast is fair. AQI, PM2.5, and O3 are fair; PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 23.6/100).
Air Quality Tomorrow
Tomorrow (8 October 2026): Air quality in Gold Coast is fair. PM10 increases to fair; O3 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (PM2.5: 24.0/100).
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Today - 7 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Fair | 23.6/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Fair | 23.3/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Good | 14.9/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Good | 7.8/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Fair | 23.6/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 2.9/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.6/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 9.6/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 10.8/100 |
Tomorrow - 8 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Fair | 24.0/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Fair | 24.0/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Fair | 20.0/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Good | 10.6/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Good | 14.4/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 2.2/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.4/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 3.5/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 6.1/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Around the center of Gold Coast, dense development means road traffic is the main local source of nitrogen dioxide and fine particles. Sea breezes along the coast usually help ventilate the area. Pollution carried in from the wider region can also raise levels at times. Levels are generally highest right next to busy roads and drop off quickly with distance.
Ozone is the main concern from October to April, when sunny days averaging 25°C turn traffic and other emissions into ozone by mid-afternoon. From June to August, cooler nights and lighter winds, with temperatures around 15°C, let traffic pollution linger near busy roads. Overall, breezy weather in October, with winds near 15 km/h, tends to sweep pollution away.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Air Quality in Queensland
Is air quality bad in Gold Coast right now?
On 7 October 2026, overall air quality in Gold Coast is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 23.6/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 23.6/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Gold Coast?
On 8 October 2026, air quality conditions in Gold Coast will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 24.0/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (PM2.5: 24.0/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Gold Coast?
Ozone is the main concern from October to April, when sunny days averaging 25°C turn traffic and other emissions into ozone by mid-afternoon. From June to August, cooler nights and lighter winds, with temperatures around 15°C, let traffic pollution linger near busy roads. Overall, breezy weather in October, with winds near 15 km/h, tends to sweep pollution away.
Are air quality levels in Gold Coast 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.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 air quality scores represent risk levels, not direct air pollutant concentrations. Higher scores indicate higher risk.
Air Quality
| Good | 0-20 | Low air quality risk. Air quality is expected to be good, with low levels of pollution. |
| Fair | 20-40 | Generally low air quality risk. Air quality is expected to be acceptable, with some pollution present. |
| Moderate | 40-60 | Moderate air quality risk. Air pollution is elevated and air quality may be less favorable. |
| Poor | 60-80 | High air quality risk. Air pollution is high and air quality is expected to be poor. |
| Very Poor | 80-100 | Very high air quality risk. Air pollution is very high and air quality is expected to be very poor. |