Tweed Heads pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (4 August) pollen in Tweed Heads is low; eucalyptus is low. Tomorrow (5 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days eucalyptus will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Straddling the NSW-Queensland border at the coast, Tweed Heads carries typical northern-rivers coastal vegetation: pandanus and casuarina along the foreshore, banksia scrub on sandy headlands, and canal-estate gardens planted with tropical and subtropical ornamentals. Paperbark wetlands sit behind the dunes, and remnant coastal rainforest patches occur on higher ground. Mangroves line the Tweed River estuary. The combination of salt-tolerant coastal natives and lush garden plantings produces a long, mild flowering season.

Today - 4 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

    7/100

  • 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 - 5 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

    4/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Tweed Heads right now?

On 4 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Tweed Heads are low. Myrtle is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Tweed Heads tomorrow?

On 5 August 2026, pollen conditions in Tweed Heads will be similar to today, with myrtle at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Tweed Heads this week?

According to the five-day outlook, myrtle pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Tweed Heads?

On 4 August 2026, Myrtle is the dominant pollen source in Tweed Heads. acacia and cypress are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Tweed Heads?
Straddling the NSW-Queensland border at the coast, Tweed Heads shares the near-year-round subtropical pollen pattern of the Gold Coast just to its north. Tree pollen from paperbark and eucalypt peaks August-October, and grass pollen across parks and canal-estate lawns runs September to December. Onshore breezes off the river mouth and ocean generally keep counts milder here than a few kilometres inland, though the town's canal and waterway system means plenty of grassed foreshore to keep local grass pollen ticking over.
How often is the Tweed Heads pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Tweed Heads 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 Tweed Heads 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 Tweed Heads, 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: 4 August 2026 at 16:38 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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