Wonthaggi pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Wonthaggi 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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Wonthaggi sits near Victoria's Bass Coast, where coastal heath and banksia scrub meet dairy and grazing pasture on the surrounding plains; scattered manna gum and swamp gum stands, plus wattle along roadside verges, round out the town's vegetation. 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 - 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

Air quality in Wonthaggi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Wonthaggi right now?

Currently, there is no significant pollen in Wonthaggi.

Will pollen levels change in Wonthaggi tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Wonthaggi this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Wonthaggi?

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

When is pollen season in Wonthaggi?
Wonthaggi, on Victoria's Bass Coast, has a maritime-moderated pollen season, with sea breezes helping keep airborne counts lower than inland Victorian towns. Coastal tea-tree, banksia and casuarina release pollen from late winter into spring, while grass pollen from surrounding dairy pasture builds through October and November. Cool, changeable Bass Strait weather can delay the grass peak compared with warmer parts of the state, and onshore winds generally keep the town's own pollen exposure milder than districts further from the coast.
How often is the Wonthaggi pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Wonthaggi 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 Wonthaggi 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 Wonthaggi, 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.)

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