Great Ocean Road Tandem Paragliding Southside Launch, Bells Beach Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (10 October) pollen in Great Ocean Road Tandem Paragliding Southside Launch, Bells Beach is moderate; cypress and mold (cladosporium) are moderate; acacia, eucalyptus, and mold (alternaria) are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (11 October 2026) acacia remains low, cypress remains moderate, mold (alternaria) remains low, mold (cladosporium) remains moderate, eucalyptus increasing, grass at low levels.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week acacia, cypress, eucalyptus, and grass will increase; mold (alternaria) and mold (cladosporium) will decrease.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 10 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Acacia (Acacia) | Low | 11/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Moderate | 31/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 17/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 13/100 |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Moderate | 34/100 |
Tomorrow - 11 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acacia (Acacia) | Low | 25/100 | |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Moderate | 46/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Moderate | 32/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | Low | 11/100 | |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 18/100 | |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Moderate | 38/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Most of the area around this site in Bells Beach is open water, with a good deal of woodland and some open grassland. Along a stream or river nearby, trees, shrubs and reeds grow in the damper ground and add their own pollen. Woodland on all sides makes trees an important local pollen source. Grasses, pigweed and plantain growing in the surroundings are the main non-tree sources of pollen.
Flowering trees bring the first pollen of the year in early spring. Grasses take over in early summer, with temperatures around 15°C, and their pollen lingers into late summer. Later, pigweed and plantain keep weed pollen in the air from early summer into early fall. Rain is heaviest in spring, often giving short breaks from high pollen levels.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Victoria
Is pollen high in Bells Beach right now?
On 10 October 2026, overall pollen levels in Bells Beach are moderate. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while acacia and myrtle remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Bells Beach tomorrow?
On 11 October 2026, pollen conditions in Bells Beach will be different from today, with grass at low levels, acacia at low levels, cypress at moderate levels and myrtle increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in Bells Beach this week?
According to the five-day outlook, grass, acacia, cypress, and myrtle pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Bells Beach?
On 10 October 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Bells Beach. acacia and myrtle are also present but at lower levels. grass are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Bells Beach?
How often is the Bells Beach pollen forecast updated?
The Bells Beach pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Bells Beach come from nearby or far away?
Studies show that most pollen exposure (often 70–90%) comes from nearby sources, such as local trees and vegetation. A good pollen forecast therefore depends on accurately representing local vegetation. Pollen can travel long distances, but this usually matters only early in the season or during specific wind events.
Are pollen levels in Bells Beach based on measurements or forecasts?
Pollen data is often misunderstood. Most "pollen levels" are not real-time measurements, but forecasts.
Direct pollen measurements are typically delayed by 1-2 days because they require manual analysis. To show current conditions in Bells Beach, modern forecasts combine recent measurements, weather data, and information about local vegetation.
This allows us to estimate pollen levels for today and the coming days, not just report the past.
Airmine’s atmospheric monitoring platform was developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team, using satellite and Earth observation technologies to improve emissions monitoring.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 pollen scores represent risk levels, not direct pollen measurements. Higher scores indicate higher risk.
Pollen
| None | 0 | No or negligible risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be minimal. |
| Low | 0-25 | Low risk of exposure. Small amounts of pollen or mold spores may be present. |
| Moderate | 25-50 | Moderate risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be noticeable. |
| High | 50-75 | High risk of exposure. Elevated pollen/mold exposure is expected. |
| Very High | 75-100 | Very high risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be at or near its highest levels. |
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