Terrigal Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (10 October) pollen in Terrigal is moderate; eucalyptus and mold (cladosporium) are moderate; acacia, cypress, and mold (alternaria) are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (11 October 2026) mold (alternaria) remains low, mold (cladosporium) remains moderate, acacia increasing, cypress increasing, eucalyptus increasing, grass at low levels.
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 - 10 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Acacia (Acacia) | Low | 6/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Low | 15/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Moderate | 39/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 13/100 |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Moderate | 27/100 |
Tomorrow - 11 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acacia (Acacia) | Moderate | 34/100 | |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Moderate | 43/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | High | 69/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | Low | 20/100 | |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 19/100 | |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Moderate | 34/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
The heart of Terrigal is surrounded mainly by woodland, with a good deal of built-up land. A stream or river nearby means riverside vegetation is part of the local pollen picture. The key allergenic tree nearby is olive. Grasses also feature strongly, alongside plantain and pigweed among the weeds. Street trees, private gardens and mown lawns add to local pollen in the more built-up surroundings.
Tree pollen peaks in early spring, when the weather warms to around 15°C and olive is in full flower. Grasses take over in mid-spring, with temperatures around 20°C, and their pollen lingers into early fall. Plantain and pigweed flower through much of the warmer half of the year. Rain is heaviest in fall, often giving short breaks from high pollen levels.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in New South Wales
Is pollen high in Terrigal right now?
On 10 October 2026, overall pollen levels in Terrigal are moderate. Myrtle is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while acacia and cypress remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Terrigal tomorrow?
On 11 October 2026, pollen conditions in Terrigal will be different from today, with grass at low levels and acacia, cypress, myrtle increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in Terrigal this week?
According to the five-day outlook, acacia, cypress, myrtle, and grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Terrigal?
On 10 October 2026, Myrtle is the dominant pollen source in Terrigal. acacia and cypress are also present but at lower levels. grass are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Terrigal?
How often is the Terrigal pollen forecast updated?
The Terrigal pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Terrigal 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 Terrigal 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 Terrigal, 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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