Summerstrand, Gqeberha Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (10 October) pollen in Summerstrand, Gqeberha is moderate; nettle is moderate; cypress, eucalyptus, grass, oak, mugwort, mulberry, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (11 October 2026) levels are similar to today.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week mold (alternaria) and mold (cladosporium) will increase; cypress, eucalyptus, grass, oak, mugwort, mulberry, and nettle will decrease; plane will remain stable.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 10 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Low | 12/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 8/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | Low | 8/100 |
| Oak (Quercus) | Low | 7/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 22/100 |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Low | 11/100 |
| Plane (Platanus) | None | 0/100 |
| Nettle (Urtica) | Moderate | 43/100 |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 6/100 |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Low | 14/100 |
Tomorrow - 11 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Low | 10/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 7/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | Low | 7/100 | |
| Oak (Quercus) | Low | 5/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 20/100 | |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Low | 9/100 | |
| Plane (Platanus) | None | 0/100 | |
| Nettle (Urtica) | Moderate | 41/100 | |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 5/100 | |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Low | 10/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Most of the area around this location in Gqeberha is built-up land, with a good deal of open grassland. Grass pollen is a substantial part of the local mix as well. In the immediate area, planted trees and mown lawns are the main sources in the built-up parts. Grasses along roadsides, verges and open ground also add to the overall pollen load.
Grass pollen follows, peaking in mid-spring and easing off by mid-fall. A smaller weed peak follows from early summer into early fall. Warm, damp weather from mid-spring into mid-fall also raises mold spore levels. Dry, sunny and breezy weather raises levels within each period, and steady rain brings them down.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Eastern Cape
Is pollen high in Gqeberha right now?
On 10 October 2026, overall pollen levels in Gqeberha are moderate. Urtica is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while morus, myrtle, grass, oak, artemisia, and cypress remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Gqeberha tomorrow?
On 11 October 2026, pollen conditions in Gqeberha will be similar to today, with morus at low levels, myrtle at low levels, grass at low levels, oak at low levels, urtica at moderate levels, artemisia at low levels, cypress at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Gqeberha this week?
According to the five-day outlook, morus, myrtle, grass, oak, urtica, artemisia, and cypress pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Gqeberha?
On 10 October 2026, Urtica is the dominant pollen source in Gqeberha. morus, myrtle, grass, oak, artemisia, and cypress are also present but at lower levels. platanus 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.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 pollen scores represent risk levels, not direct pollen measurements. Higher scores indicate higher risk.
Pollen
| None | 0 | No or negligible risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be minimal. |
| Low | 0-25 | Low risk of exposure. Small amounts of pollen or mold spores may be present. |
| Moderate | 25-50 | Moderate risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be noticeable. |
| High | 50-75 | High risk of exposure. Elevated pollen/mold exposure is expected. |
| Very High | 75-100 | Very high risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be at or near its highest levels. |
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