Cape Town pollen forecast — Arabella Country Estate – Championship Course neighborhood
Today (25 June) pollen in Arabella Country Estate – Championship Course, Cape Town is low; cypress, eucalyptus, and artemisia are low. Tomorrow (26 June 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days cypress, eucalyptus, and artemisia will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app
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Arabella Country Estate's Western Cape Hermanus setting features fynbos, restio, and introduced bent grass as the main pollen sources across the course, with exposure varying between the fynbos-bordered fairways and the more open Bot River lagoon-facing sections. Surrounding Western Cape fynbos contributes distinctive Cape pollen, while the Mediterranean climate concentrates the pollen season in spring from August through November and the Walker Bay position means onshore winds can periodically disperse pollen.
Today - 25 June
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
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Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Low
8/100
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Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):
Low
7/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Artemisia:
Low
15/100
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Morus:
None
0/100
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Platanus:
None
0/100
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Urtica:
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 - 26 June
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
-
Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Low
11/100
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Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):
Low
10/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Artemisia:
Low
18/100
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Morus:
None
0/100
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Platanus:
None
0/100
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Urtica:
None
0/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Cape Town right now?
On 25 June 2026, overall pollen levels in Cape Town are low. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress and myrtle remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Cape Town tomorrow?
On 26 June 2026, pollen conditions in Cape Town will be similar to today, with artemisia at low levels, cypress at low levels, myrtle at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Cape Town this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia, cypress, and myrtle pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Cape Town?
On 25 June 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Cape Town. cypress and myrtle are also present but at lower levels. urtica, morus, and platanus are not currently active.
How often is the Cape Town pollen forecast updated?
The Cape Town pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Cape Town 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 Cape Town 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 Cape Town, 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: 25 Jun 2026, 09:02 CET (Data is updated four times daily.)
This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Arabella Country Estate – Championship Course, Cape Town.
For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app
Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team
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