Merimbula pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Merimbula is medium; eucalyptus is medium. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - eucalyptus declining. 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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On the Sapphire Coast, Merimbula is fringed by coastal spotted gum forest and banksia heath along its lake and ocean margins, with casuarina stands near the estuary and a township landscaped with introduced ornamentals and grassed foreshore reserves. Grass pollen typically becomes the dominant local allergen through late spring and into summer, following an earlier and comparatively brief peak from flowering wattle and eucalypt in the cooler months.

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):

    Medium

    35/100

  • 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

    25/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Merimbula right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Merimbula are moderate. Myrtle is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Merimbula tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Merimbula will be different from today, with myrtle continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Merimbula this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Merimbula?

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

When is pollen season in Merimbula?
On the Sapphire Coast, Merimbula's maritime climate moderates its pollen season, with sea breezes diluting airborne counts compared with inland NSW towns. Coastal banksia, casuarina and paperbark contribute tree pollen from late winter into spring, while grass pollen from pasture surrounding the town builds through October and November. Onshore winds tend to keep pollen concentrations lower on the coast itself, though counts can rise on days with offshore or northerly winds carrying pollen from the drier hinterland behind the town.
How often is the Merimbula pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Merimbula 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 Merimbula 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 Merimbula, 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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