Foster pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (4 August) pollen in Foster is none Tomorrow (5 August 2026) levels are similar - eucalyptus at low levels. Over the following five days eucalyptus will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Foster sits in South Gippsland's dairy country, where eucalypt forest, including messmate and mountain grey gum, covers the nearby hills and Wilsons Promontory hinterland, while cleared valley paddocks carry dairy pasture grasses. Coastal tea-tree occurs on the fringe toward the coast. Wattle flowers on forest margins in late winter. The combination of wet eucalypt forest and intensive dairy pasture gives Foster a fairly classic South Gippsland pollen profile, grass-dominant through spring and summer.

Today - 4 August

  • Acacia (Acacia):

    None

    0/100

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

High pollen levels may trigger sneezing, itchy eyes, and congestion. Airmine's neighbourhood estimates use satellites to map local vegetation and a statistical prediction model, updated four times daily.

Tomorrow - 5 August

  • Acacia (Acacia):

    None

    0/100

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):

    Low

    9/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Foster right now?

Currently, there is no significant pollen in Foster.

Will pollen levels change in Foster tomorrow?

On 5 August 2026, pollen conditions in Foster will be different from today, with myrtle at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Foster this week?

According to the five-day outlook, myrtle pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Foster?

On 4 August 2026, there are no significant pollen types in Foster.

When is pollen season in Foster?
Foster, gateway to Wilsons Promontory in South Gippsland, has a temperate coastal-hinterland season shaped by the dairy country around it. Wattle and eucalypt flower from late August, with grass pollen from surrounding paddocks peaking in November. The higher rainfall of this part of Gippsland keeps pasture growing later into the season than drier parts of Victoria, sustaining grass pollen a little longer into early summer.
How often is the Foster pollen forecast updated?

The Foster pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.

Does pollen in Foster 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 Foster 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 Foster, 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.

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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 4 August 2026 at 16:38 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Foster.

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