Smoky Bay Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (6 October) pollen in Smoky Bay is moderate; acacia, cypress, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) are moderate; eucalyptus and grass are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (7 October 2026) grass remains low, mold (alternaria) remains moderate, mold (cladosporium) remains moderate, acacia increasing, cypress increasing, eucalyptus increasing.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week acacia, cypress, eucalyptus, grass, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) will decrease.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 6 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Acacia (Acacia) | Moderate | 50/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Moderate | 46/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 24/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | Low | 13/100 |
| Alternaria | Moderate | 38/100 |
| Cladosporium | Moderate | 38/100 |
Tomorrow - 7 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acacia (Acacia) | High | 63/100 | |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | High | 58/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Moderate | 37/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | Low | 25/100 | |
| Alternaria | Moderate | 41/100 | |
| Cladosporium | Moderate | 40/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Smoky Bay sits in a varied landscape of open water, open grassland and mangroves. Lawns and planted trees in a nearby park add to local grass and tree pollen. Grasses are a major source, with pigweed adding to the weed pollen load. Roadside verges and patches of open ground provide further room for grasses and weeds.
Tree pollen comes first, peaking in early spring. Then come the grasses, strongest in late spring and fading by early fall. The season closes with pigweed from early summer into early fall. In this dry climate, pollen can linger in the air for long spells without rain. Dry, sunny and breezy weather raises levels within each period, and steady rain brings them down.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in South Australia
Is pollen high in Smoky Bay right now?
On 6 October 2026, overall pollen levels in Smoky Bay are moderate. Acacia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress, myrtle, and grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Smoky Bay tomorrow?
On 7 October 2026, pollen conditions in Smoky Bay will be different from today, with grass at low levels and myrtle, acacia, cypress increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in Smoky Bay this week?
According to the five-day outlook, myrtle, grass, acacia, and cypress pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Smoky Bay?
On 6 October 2026, Acacia is the dominant pollen source in Smoky Bay. cypress, myrtle, and grass are also present but at lower levels.
When is pollen season in Smoky Bay?
How often is the Smoky Bay pollen forecast updated?
The Smoky Bay pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Smoky Bay 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 Smoky Bay 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 Smoky Bay, 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 pollen scores represent risk levels, not direct pollen measurements. Higher scores indicate higher risk.
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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