Durban pollen forecast — Selborne Golf Estate – Championship Course neighborhood
Today (16 July) pollen in Selborne Golf Estate – Championship Course, Durban is low; cypress is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - cypress remains low, mugwort at low levels. Over the following five days cypress and mugwort will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Selborne Golf Estate's KwaZulu-Natal Pennington South Coast setting features subtropical coastal forest, kikuyu grass, and coastal scrub as the main pollen sources across the course, with exposure varying between the wooded coastal forest sections and the more open Indian Ocean-facing fairways. Surrounding KwaZulu-Natal South Coast subtropical vegetation contributes substantial tree and grass pollen, while the Indian Ocean position means onshore sea breezes can periodically disperse pollen and the summer rainfall season concentrates grass pollen production.
Today - 16 July
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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
6/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
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Mulberry (Morus):
None
0/100
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Plane (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 - 17 July
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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
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Low
10/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
1/100
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Mulberry (Morus):
None
0/100
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Plane (Platanus):
None
0/100
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Urtica:
None
0/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Durban right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Durban are low. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen
Will pollen levels change in Durban tomorrow?
On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Durban will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels, cypress at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Durban this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia and cypress pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Durban?
On 16 July 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Durban. artemisia, morus, platanus, and urtica are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Durban?
How often is the Durban pollen forecast updated?
The Durban pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Durban 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 Durban 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 Durban, 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: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Selborne Golf Estate – Championship Course, Durban.
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