Gqeberha pollen forecast — St Francis Links – Championship Course neighborhood

Today (9 August) pollen in St Francis Links – Championship Course, Gqeberha is low; cypress and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar. 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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St Francis Links' Eastern Cape St Francis Bay setting features coastal fynbos, marram grass, and Port Jackson wattle as the main pollen sources across the classic links-style course, with exposure varying between the exposed coastal dune fairways and the more sheltered sections. The Indian Ocean position means onshore winds can frequently disperse pollen, while the Eastern Cape climate concentrates the pollen season in spring from August through November and the invasive wattle contributes substantially during late winter.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    4/100

  • Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    3/100

  • Mulberry (Morus):

    None

    0/100

  • Plane (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 - 10 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    16/100

  • Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    16/100

  • Mulberry (Morus):

    None

    0/100

  • Plane (Platanus):

    None

    0/100

  • Urtica:

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Gqeberha right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Gqeberha are low. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Gqeberha tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Gqeberha will be similar to today, with artemisia at low levels, cypress at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Gqeberha this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Gqeberha?

On 9 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Gqeberha. cypress are also present but at lower levels. myrtle, platanus, oak, urtica, and morus are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Gqeberha?
Pollen from coastal fynbos and grass builds through August and September, tapering off as grass pollen takes over across September through November. The Eastern Cape's transitional climate produces a moderate spring pollen season between the winter-rainfall Cape and subtropical KwaZulu-Natal patterns, and conditions at St Francis Links – Championship Course generally track the broader regional pattern for this part of South Africa.
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: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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