Worst air pollution Nobbys Beach - Newcastle, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Nobbys Beach is good. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 15.1/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Nobbys Beach is good. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 16.3/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Guarding the entrance to Newcastle Harbour, Nobbys Beach and its lighthouse-topped headland sit right beside the port's coal-loading facilities, giving this stretch of coastline an industrial neighbour that beach suburbs elsewhere in the region don't have. Even so, the exposed headland setting catches a strong onshore sea breeze off the Tasman that generally disperses port-related dust and traffic before it can settle. Like the rest of the NSW coast, expect summer bushfire smoke and winter wood-heater haze layered over this otherwise breezy coastal air.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Good
15.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
7.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
15.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
5.2/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Good
16.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
11.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
16.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
10.8/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Nobbys Beach right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Nobbys Beach is good. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 15.1/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 15.1/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Nobbys Beach?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Nobbys Beach will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at good at 16.3/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 16.3/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Nobbys Beach?
In Nobbys Beach, part of Newcastle, the toughest stretch for air quality is the peak of summer, when bushfires send smoke haze through during dry, windy spells. Winter adds its own trouble, with wood-heater smoke lingering on calm, cold nights. Outside that window conditions are usually clear, so check forecasts if you have asthma or other sensitivities.
Are air quality levels in Nobbys 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.
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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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