Gansbaai pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (30 August) pollen in Gansbaai is moderate; cypress and mugwort are moderate; eucalyptus is low. Tomorrow (31 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days cypress, eucalyptus, and mugwort will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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This area sits apart from mapped forest, water, or parkland, leaving grass and ragweed as the more probable dominant allergens. Ground-level conditions like local landscaping can nudge these figures slightly either way. Nearby weather stations report comparable trends across the broader stretch of the county. Small shifts in elevation or soil type can move these figures a little either way.

Today - 30 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Moderate

    33/100

  • Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):

    Low

    7/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Moderate

    37/100

  • Mulberry (Morus):

    None

    0/100

  • Plane (Platanus):

    None

    0/100

  • 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

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Moderate

    39/100

  • Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):

    Low

    13/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Moderate

    43/100

  • 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 Gansbaai right now?

On 30 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Gansbaai are moderate. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress and myrtle remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Gansbaai tomorrow?

On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in Gansbaai will be similar to today, with artemisia at moderate levels, cypress at moderate levels, myrtle at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Gansbaai this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Gansbaai?

On 30 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Gansbaai. cypress and myrtle are also present but at lower levels. oak, urtica, morus, platanus, and grass are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Gansbaai?
Late spring sees grass pollen build steadily toward a peak in December, and ragweed later takes the lead from mid-February through April. This general pattern holds fairly steady across the surrounding county from year to year. Local weather swings can shift these windows slightly, but the overall order tends to hold.
How often is the Gansbaai pollen forecast updated?

The Gansbaai pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.

Does pollen in Gansbaai 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 Gansbaai 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 Gansbaai, 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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