Fort Beaufort pollen forecast — Hogsback Forest neighborhood
Today (30 August) pollen in Hogsback Forest, Fort Beaufort is moderate; cypress is moderate. Tomorrow (31 August 2026) levels are similar - cypress remains moderate, eucalyptus at low levels, mugwort at low levels. Over the following five days cypress, eucalyptus, and mugwort will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Hogsback Forest lies roughly 140 km northeast of Gqeberha. Acacia, Port Jackson wattle, and dense Eastern Cape thicket dominate the vegetation around Hogsback Forest, with exposure varying between thicket-covered valleys and more open, cleared or built-up parts of town. The area's mixed farming and light industrial activity adds to a landscape supporting a varied mix of species, consistent with this transitional Eastern Cape vegetation zone.
Today - 30 August
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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):
Moderate
28/100
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Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):
None
0/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
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Oak (Quercus):
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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Nettle (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 - 31 August
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
-
Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
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Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Moderate
50/100
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Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):
Low
15/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
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Oak (Quercus):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
7/100
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Mulberry (Morus):
None
0/100
-
Plane (Platanus):
None
0/100
-
Nettle (Urtica):
None
0/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Fort Beaufort right now?
On 30 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Fort Beaufort are moderate. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen
Will pollen levels change in Fort Beaufort tomorrow?
On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in Fort Beaufort will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels, cypress at moderate levels, myrtle at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Fort Beaufort 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 Fort Beaufort?
On 30 August 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Fort Beaufort. urtica, artemisia, morus, myrtle, platanus, grass, and oak are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Fort Beaufort?
How often is the Fort Beaufort pollen forecast updated?
The Fort Beaufort pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Fort Beaufort 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 Fort Beaufort 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 Fort Beaufort, 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: 30 August 2026 at 14:32 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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