Cape Town pollen forecast — Westlake Golf Club – Championship Course neighborhood
Today (25 June) pollen in Westlake Golf Club – 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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Westlake Golf Club's Cape Town Tokai setting features fynbos, oak, and pine as the main pollen sources across the parkland course, with exposure varying between the fynbos and tree-lined fairways and the more open sections. Surrounding Cape fynbos, the Tokai pine forest, and the Table Mountain National Park contribute substantial and diverse pollen, while the Mediterranean climate concentrates the pollen season in spring from August through November throughout this southern peninsula course.
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
9/100
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Morus:
None
0/100
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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 - 26 June
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
-
Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
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Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Low
6/100
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Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):
Low
5/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Artemisia:
Low
7/100
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Morus:
None
0/100
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Platanus:
None
0/100
-
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. 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 26 June 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, myrtle, and artemisia 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, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Cape Town. myrtle and artemisia are also present but at lower levels. morus, platanus, and urtica 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 Westlake Golf Club – 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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