Grabouw pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (9 August) pollen in Grabouw is medium; mugwort is medium; cypress is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - cypress remains low, mugwort remains medium, eucalyptus at low levels. 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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Grabouw lies roughly 60 km east-southeast of Cape Town. Native fynbos, oak, and pine make up the bulk of the vegetation at Grabouw, with the balance shifting between planted green spaces and denser built-up areas nearby. The district's vineyard and wine estate operations contributes to a landscape that produces a short, sharp spring pollen peak, consistent with the broader Cape fynbos biome.
Today - 9 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):
Low
8/100
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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
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Medium
33/100
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Mulberry (Morus):
None
0/100
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Plane (Platanus):
None
0/100
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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
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
-
Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Low
19/100
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Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):
Low
3/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
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Oak (Quercus):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
Medium
45/100
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Mulberry (Morus):
None
0/100
-
Plane (Platanus):
None
0/100
-
Urtica:
None
0/100
Air quality in Grabouw
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Grabouw right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Grabouw are moderate. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Grabouw tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Grabouw will be different from today, with artemisia at medium levels, cypress at low levels, myrtle at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Grabouw this week?
According to the five-day outlook, platanus, artemisia, cypress, and myrtle pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Grabouw?
On 9 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Grabouw. cypress are also present but at lower levels. platanus, oak, urtica, morus, and myrtle are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Grabouw?
How often is the Grabouw pollen forecast updated?
The Grabouw pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Grabouw 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 Grabouw 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 Grabouw, 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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