Worst air pollution Hervey Bay, today and tomorrow
Today (10 August): Air quality in Hervey Bay is good. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (O3: 16.5/100).
Tomorrow (11 August 2026): Air quality in Hervey Bay 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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Air quality in Hervey Bay is generally very good, helped by consistent sea breezes off the sheltered bay that keep the town well ventilated year-round. Bushfire smoke from surrounding forested hinterland is the main seasonal concern, typically most likely during dry spells in late winter and spring, with minimal industrial or heavy traffic pollution otherwise affecting the town. The town's modest size and coastal orientation mean everyday pollution sources remain limited compared with larger centres.
Today - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Good
16.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
3.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
1.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
16.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
3.0/100
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
4.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
1.3/100
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
3.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
5.7/100
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View pollen forecastFrequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Hervey Bay right now?
On 10 August 2026, overall air quality in Hervey Bay is good. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 16.5/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (O3: 16.5/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Hervey Bay?
On 11 August 2026, air quality conditions in Hervey Bay 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 Hervey Bay?
Air quality is most likely to be affected during prolonged dry periods in late winter and spring, when bushfires in the forested hinterland behind the bay can generate smoke haze. For most of the year, the town's sheltered coastal position and reliable sea breezes keep conditions clear and comfortable.
Are air quality levels in Hervey Bay 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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