Durban pollen forecast — Sherwood neighborhood

On 30 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Durban are low. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen

On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in Durban will be similar to today, with cypress at low levels

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

On 30 August 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Durban. urtica, artemisia, morus, myrtle, platanus, grass, and oak are not currently active.

Coastal forest and grass dominate the pollen calendar at Sherwood, building from September and extending through the humid summer into February. The district's port and industrial operations shapes some of the local vegetation mix, while onshore breezes keep exposure fairly moderate across the warmer months, a pattern typical of the broader KwaZulu-Natal coastal belt.

The Durban 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 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.