Knysna pollen forecast — Knysna Golf Club – Championship Course neighborhood

Today (9 August) pollen in Knysna Golf Club – Championship Course, Knysna is none Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - cypress at low levels, mugwort at low levels. 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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Knysna Golf Club's Western Cape Garden Route lagoon setting features fynbos, indigenous forest trees, and introduced bent grass as the main pollen sources across the course, with exposure varying between the forest-bordered fairways and the more open Knysna Lagoon-facing sections. Surrounding Knysna indigenous forest and Garden Route fynbos contribute exceptional botanical diversity, while the Mediterranean climate concentrates the pollen season in spring from August through November throughout this scenic lagoon course.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • 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

    2/100

  • Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    6/100

  • 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 Knysna right now?

Currently, there is no significant pollen in Knysna.

Will pollen levels change in Knysna tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Knysna will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels, cypress at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Knysna 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 Knysna?

On 9 August 2026, there are no significant pollen types in Knysna.

When is pollen season in Knysna?
Within the indigenous forest and lagoon environment of the Knysna Golf Club, pollen from surrounding fynbos and forest species builds gradually through the Garden Route spring from August to October. The area's consistent year-round rainfall generally keeps pollen levels moderate rather than producing a sharp seasonal spike.
How often is the Knysna pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Knysna 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 Knysna 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 Knysna, 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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