Lakes Entrance pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Pollen Today
Today (20 September) pollen in Lakes Entrance is high; cypress is high; acacia and eucalyptus are moderate.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (21 September 2026) cypress declining, acacia no longer expected, eucalyptus no longer expected.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week acacia, cypress, eucalyptus, and grass will increase.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 20 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Acacia (Acacia) | Moderate | 37/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | High | 55/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Moderate | 40/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
Tomorrow - 21 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acacia (Acacia) | None | 0/100 | |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Low | 12/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Lakes Entrance sits among the Gippsland Lakes, where coastal banksia and tea-tree scrub line the dunes and swamp paperbark fringes the waterways; surrounding farmland carries grazing pasture, and the town itself is planted with salt-tolerant natives and exotic ornamentals. Pollen loads here tend to climb through spring as introduced pasture grasses set seed alongside flowering eucalypts and wattle, before dropping away once the drier heat of summer takes hold.
Lakes Entrance, on Victoria's Gippsland Lakes, has a maritime-influenced pollen season moderated by its coastal position. Coastal tea-tree, banksia and casuarina contribute pollen from late winter into spring, while grass pollen from surrounding dairy and grazing land peaks October and November. Sea breezes off Bass Strait tend to keep pollen counts lower in the town itself than in the drier hinterland to the north, though warm, still days can still bring noticeable grass pollen exposure during the spring peak.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Victoria
Is pollen high in Lakes Entrance right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall pollen levels in Lakes Entrance are high. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while acacia and myrtle remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Lakes Entrance tomorrow?
On 21 September 2026, pollen conditions in Lakes Entrance will be different from today, with cypress continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Lakes Entrance 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 Lakes Entrance?
On 20 September 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Lakes Entrance. acacia and myrtle are also present but at lower levels. grass are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Lakes Entrance?
How often is the Lakes Entrance pollen forecast updated?
The Lakes Entrance pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Lakes Entrance 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 Lakes Entrance 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 Lakes Entrance, 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 scores represent risk levels, not direct measurements of pollen or air pollutant concentrations. Higher scores indicate higher risk. Pollen and air quality use different thresholds.
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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