Lakes Entrance pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Lakes Entrance is low; eucalyptus is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days eucalyptus will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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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.

Today - 9 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

    1/100

  • 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 - 10 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

    2/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Lakes Entrance right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Lakes Entrance are low. Myrtle is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Lakes Entrance tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Lakes Entrance will be similar to today, with myrtle at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Lakes Entrance this week?

According to the five-day outlook, myrtle pollen levels will increase later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Lakes Entrance?

On 9 August 2026, Myrtle is the dominant pollen source in Lakes Entrance. acacia, cypress, and grass are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Lakes Entrance?
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.
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.

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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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