Cape Town pollen forecast — Clovelly Country Club – Championship Course neighborhood

Today (1 August) pollen in Clovelly Country Club – Championship Course, Cape Town is low; cypress, eucalyptus, and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (2 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days mugwort will increase; cypress and eucalyptus will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Clovelly Country Club's Cape Town Fish Hoek valley 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 False Bay-facing sections. Surrounding Cape fynbos and the Cape Peninsula mountain slopes contribute distinctive Cape pollen, while the Mediterranean climate concentrates the pollen season in spring from August through November and the False Bay position means onshore winds can periodically disperse pollen.

Today - 1 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    9/100

  • Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):

    Low

    4/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    22/100

  • Mulberry (Morus):

    None

    0/100

  • Plane (Platanus):

    None

    0/100

  • 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 - 2 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    5/100

  • Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):

    Low

    1/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    19/100

  • Mulberry (Morus):

    None

    0/100

  • Plane (Platanus):

    None

    0/100

  • Urtica:

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Cape Town right now?

On 1 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Cape Town are low. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while myrtle and artemisia remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Cape Town tomorrow?

On 2 August 2026, pollen conditions in Cape Town will be similar to today, with cypress at low levels, myrtle at low levels, artemisia at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Cape Town this week?

According to the five-day outlook, cypress and myrtle pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while artemisia pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Cape Town?

On 1 August 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Cape Town. myrtle and artemisia are also present but at lower levels. morus, platanus, oak, and urtica are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Cape Town?
Tucked below the mountains near Fish Hoek, Clovelly's fynbos pollen season runs from August through October, a period that also brings the peninsula's most changeable weather. The surrounding slopes offer some shelter from the False Bay wind compared to more exposed courses, though the dry summer from December is when conditions are calmest.
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: 1 August 2026 at 15:54 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Clovelly Country Club – Championship Course, Cape Town.

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