Torquay pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Torquay is none Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Torquay's coastal reserves support moonah woodland, banksia and coastal tea-tree scrub along the dunes toward Bells Beach and Point Addis, with remnant heathland behind the beaches contrasting with cleared grazing land inland toward the Surf Coast hinterland. Coast wattle and spinifex grasses stabilise the frontal dunes, while further inland, cleared volcanic plains grassland gives way to the messmate and manna gum forests of the Otway Ranges foothills, a noticeably wetter, more forested landscape than the drier plains stretching north toward Geelong.

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):

    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 - 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):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Torquay right now?

Currently, there is no significant pollen in Torquay.

Will pollen levels change in Torquay tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Torquay will be similar to today with no significant pollen expected.

Is pollen expected to decrease in Torquay this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Torquay?

On 9 August 2026, there are no significant pollen types in Torquay.

When is pollen season in Torquay?
In this Surf Coast town, pollen season runs August to January, with coastal wattle and eucalypt/moonah opening in late winter and grass pollen from surrounding pasture and coastal grassland peaking October to December. Strong onshore sea breezes typical of Torquay generally keep pollen from lingering, though calmer inland-wind days in spring can still bring noticeable counts.
How often is the Torquay pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Torquay 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 Torquay 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 Torquay, 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.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Torquay.

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