Worst air pollution Redondo Beach, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Redondo Beach is fair. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, and O3 are fair; NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (PM10: 29.5/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Redondo Beach is fair. PM2.5 decreases to good; PM10 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 23.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Redondo Beach's air quality benefits from its direct Pacific Ocean coastal exposure in the South Bay, with consistent onshore sea breezes providing reliable maritime ventilation along this Los Angeles County beach city. Vehicle emissions from I-405 and the Redondo Beach power plant are the primary local concerns, while the coastal position provides significantly better conditions than the deeper Los Angeles basin and the open ocean geometry ensures reliable afternoon ventilation throughout most of the year.
Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 18:00
AQI:
Fair
29.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
21.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
29.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
24.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
6.0/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 10:00
AQI:
Fair
23.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
13.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
14.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
1.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
23.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
6.1/100
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Is air quality bad in Redondo Beach right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Redondo Beach is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 29.5/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (PM10: 29.5/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Redondo Beach?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Redondo Beach will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 23.8/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 23.8/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Redondo Beach?
Air quality in Redondo Beach shifts across the year, as winter typically brings the cleanest stretch, once occasional rain clears the basin; by contrast, from August into October, wildfire smoke can add sharp particulate spikes on top of the usual summer ozone. Coastal breezes offer some relief compared to inland valley locations that see heavier smog buildup.
Are air quality levels in Redondo 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.
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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