Worst air pollution Zimbali Country Club – Championship Course - Durban, today and tomorrow
Today (30 August): Air quality in Zimbali Country Club – Championship Course is fair. AQI, O3, HCHO, and PM1 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, and CO are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 32.1/100).
Tomorrow (31 August 2026): Air quality in Zimbali Country Club – Championship Course is fair. HCHO decreases to good; PM1 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 27.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Zimbali Country Club air quality reflects the KwaZulu-Natal north coast forest estate position between Ballito and Umhlali, with vehicle traffic and coastal estate operations contributing modest local sources. The Indian Ocean's consistent trade winds provide maritime ventilation through the indigenous forest setting, while the extraordinary coastal forest creates natural filtration and Zimbali generally maintains good to moderate conditions throughout most of the year.
Today - 30 August | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Fair
32.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
16.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
15.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
32.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
13.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
24.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
22.6/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 31 August | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Fair
27.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
13.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
11.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
27.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
14.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
13.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
11.2/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Zimbali Country Club – Championship Course right now?
On 30 August 2026, overall air quality in Zimbali Country Club – Championship Course is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 32.1/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 32.1/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Zimbali Country Club – Championship Course?
On 31 August 2026, air quality conditions in Zimbali Country Club – Championship Course will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 27.7/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 27.7/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Zimbali Country Club – Championship Course?
Zimbali's forested coastal setting keeps air quality consistently good, with humidity rather than pollution the main thing golfers notice during the December-to-February peak of summer. Vehicle traffic is minimal in this resort-style estate, and onshore breezes off the Indian Ocean provide reliable ventilation nearly year-round.
Are air quality levels in Zimbali Country Club – Championship Course 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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