Gqeberha pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (25 June) pollen in Gqeberha is low; cypress is low. Tomorrow (26 June 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days cypress 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
Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team
Gqeberha's (Port Elizabeth) Algoa Bay Eastern Cape coastal setting features Port Jackson wattle, coastal fynbos, and rooikrans as the main pollen sources alongside coastal scrubland. Exposure varies between the fynbos and invasive alien-dominated dune areas and the more built-up commercial and industrial corridors, while the strong onshore southwesterly winds from Algoa Bay frequently disperse pollen across the city and the flat coastal plain allows wide pollen dispersal throughout.
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
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Low
15/100
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Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Artemisia:
None
0/100
-
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
20/100
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Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Artemisia:
None
0/100
-
Morus:
None
0/100
-
Platanus:
None
0/100
-
Urtica:
None
0/100
Pollen forecast for neighborhoods and landmarks in Gqeberha
Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Gqeberha right now?
On 25 June 2026, overall pollen levels in Gqeberha are low. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen
Will pollen levels change in Gqeberha tomorrow?
On 26 June 2026, pollen conditions in Gqeberha will be similar to today, with cypress at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Gqeberha this week?
According to the five-day outlook, cypress pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Gqeberha?
On 25 June 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Gqeberha. myrtle, platanus, urtica, artemisia, and morus are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Gqeberha?
How often is the Gqeberha pollen forecast updated?
The Gqeberha pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Gqeberha 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 Gqeberha 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 Gqeberha, 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, 09:01 CET (Data is updated four times daily.)
This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Gqeberha.
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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