Ostend pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Ostend are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Ostend will be similar to today, with grass at low levels

According to the five-day outlook, cypress, grass, and artemisia pollen levels will increase later in the week.

On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Ostend. cypress, willow, alder, artemisia, birch, and hazel are not currently active.

Ostend's pollen exposure begins with hazel and alder, peaks with oak and birch in spring, and grass takes it through early summer — a season that runs from January to August in total. Surrounding farmland and woodland add further tree and grass allergens through the peak weeks.

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

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.

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 Ostend, 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.