Mallacoota pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (4 August) pollen in Mallacoota is none Tomorrow (5 August 2026) levels are similar - eucalyptus at low levels. 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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Mallacoota, tucked into Victoria's far east coast, combines coastal heath and banksia scrub on its sandy soils with coastal tea-tree along the foreshore and extensive eucalypt forest inland, part of the Croajingolong ranges. Paperbark fringes the inlet's quieter shorelines. The relatively undeveloped forest-and-heath surrounds give Mallacoota one of the more native-vegetation-dominated profiles among Victorian coastal towns, with comparatively little agricultural or exotic garden influence.

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

    14/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Mallacoota right now?

Currently, there is no significant pollen in Mallacoota.

Will pollen levels change in Mallacoota tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Mallacoota this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Mallacoota?

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

When is pollen season in Mallacoota?
Mallacoota's remote position on Victoria's far east coast, ringed by national park, keeps its pollen season relatively mild and forest-influenced. Eucalypt and coastal banksia flower from late August, while grass pollen is more limited than in farming districts, given the town's bushland surrounds, and peaks modestly in November. Onshore breezes off the lakes and ocean help keep counts lower here than in cleared agricultural parts of Gippsland.
How often is the Mallacoota pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Mallacoota 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 Mallacoota 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 Mallacoota, 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 Mallacoota.

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