Wollongong pollen forecast — North Wollongong Beach neighborhood

Today (24 August) pollen in North Wollongong Beach, Wollongong is low; eucalyptus is low. Tomorrow (25 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days eucalyptus will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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North Wollongong Beach's dune system carries coastal banksia and spinifex grass, backed by Norfolk Island pines along the foreshore reserve; the dramatic Illawarra escarpment rising just behind the city adds wet eucalypt forest to the district's wider vegetation picture. As with much of temperate south-eastern Australia, grass pollen is the dominant late-spring concern locally, with an earlier and shorter wattle peak through August and September providing the season's first flush.

Today - 24 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

    1/100

  • 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 - 25 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 Wollongong right now?

On 24 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Wollongong are low. Myrtle is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Wollongong tomorrow?

On 25 August 2026, pollen conditions in Wollongong will be similar to today with no significant pollen expected.

Is pollen expected to decrease in Wollongong this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Wollongong?

On 24 August 2026, Myrtle is the dominant pollen source in Wollongong. acacia, cypress, and grass are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Wollongong?
At North Wollongong Beach, exposed to the full run of onshore sea breezes, pollen tends to clear faster than in more sheltered parts of the city. The season still follows the Illawarra pattern of August to January, with escarpment-fringe eucalypts and rainforest trees opening first and grass pollen from surrounding playing fields and pasture peaking October to December, but surfers and sunbathers here catch the benefit of a coastline that rarely lets pollen linger long.
How often is the Wollongong pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Wollongong 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 Wollongong 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 Wollongong, 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: 24 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for North Wollongong Beach, Wollongong.

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