Phillip Island pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Pollen Today
Today (16 September) pollen in Phillip Island is low; acacia, cypress, and eucalyptus are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (17 September 2026) acacia remains low, eucalyptus remains low, cypress increasing.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week acacia, cypress, and eucalyptus will decrease; grass will remain stable.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 16 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Acacia (Acacia) | Low | 13/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Low | 25/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 13/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
Tomorrow - 17 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acacia (Acacia) | Low | 25/100 | |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Moderate | 37/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 25/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Phillip Island's exposed coastal setting favours hardy, salt-tolerant vegetation: moonah woodland and coastal tea-tree scrub cover the dunes and headlands, with tussock grassland on the open, wind-scoured plains. Dairy and beef grazing pasture occupies the cleared farmland inland from the coast. Coastal banksia occurs in sheltered pockets. The island's low, wind-pruned vegetation produces a milder pollen profile overall than sheltered mainland valleys, dominated by coastal scrub and pasture grass rather than tall trees.
Phillip Island's exposed Bass Strait coastal position keeps pollen counts generally milder than inland Victoria, with onshore winds diluting both tree and grass pollen through the temperate spring season. Eucalypt and coastal tea-tree flower from late August, and grass pollen from the island's dairy and grazing paddocks peaks in November. Being surrounded by sea on most sides, the island rarely sees the sharp inland pollen spikes typical of Victoria's drier plains.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Victoria
Is pollen high in Phillip Island right now?
On 16 September 2026, overall pollen levels in Phillip Island are low. Myrtle is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while acacia and cypress remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Phillip Island tomorrow?
On 17 September 2026, pollen conditions in Phillip Island will be different from today, with myrtle at low levels, acacia at low levels and cypress increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in Phillip Island this week?
According to the five-day outlook, myrtle, acacia, and cypress pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Phillip Island?
On 16 September 2026, Myrtle is the dominant pollen source in Phillip Island. acacia and cypress are also present but at lower levels. grass are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Phillip Island?
How often is the Phillip Island pollen forecast updated?
The Phillip Island pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Phillip Island 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 Phillip Island 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 Phillip Island, 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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