Worst air pollution Southport, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Southport is good. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 15.9/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Southport is good. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 16.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Air quality in Southport is generally good, with its position on the sheltered Broadwater benefiting from regular breezes off Moreton Bay and the Pacific. Bushfire smoke from the hinterland ranges during dry spells is the main seasonal concern, alongside minor traffic pollution from the busy Gold Coast Highway corridor that runs through the suburb. Its older, established streets and waterway frontage mean pollution sources are otherwise modest for a Gold Coast suburb.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Good
15.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
2.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
0.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
15.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
2.0/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Good
16.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
1.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
0.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
16.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
0.8/100
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Is air quality bad in Southport right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Southport is good. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 15.9/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 15.9/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Southport?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Southport will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at good at 16.8/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 16.8/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Southport?
Air quality is most likely to be affected during dry spells in late winter and spring, when hinterland bushfire smoke can drift over the Broadwater, and during periods of light wind when traffic emissions along nearby arterial roads can build slightly. Sea breezes typically clear conditions within a day or two.
Are air quality levels in Southport 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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