L'Agulhas Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (11 October) pollen in L'Agulhas is moderate; nettle and mold (cladosporium) are moderate; cypress, eucalyptus, grass, mugwort, mulberry, and mold (alternaria) are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (12 October 2026) cypress remains low, eucalyptus remains low, grass remains low, mugwort remains low, mulberry remains low, nettle remains moderate, mold (alternaria) remains low, mold (cladosporium) declining.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week cypress, eucalyptus, grass, mugwort, mulberry, nettle, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) will increase; oak and plane will remain stable.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 11 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Low | 21/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 12/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | Low | 7/100 |
| Oak (Quercus) | None | 0/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 25/100 |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Low | 16/100 |
| Plane (Platanus) | None | 0/100 |
| Nettle (Urtica) | Moderate | 50/100 |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 14/100 |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Moderate | 27/100 |
Tomorrow - 12 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 | 15/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 7/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | Low | 2/100 | |
| Oak (Quercus) | None | 0/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 18/100 | |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Low | 10/100 | |
| Plane (Platanus) | None | 0/100 | |
| Nettle (Urtica) | Moderate | 47/100 | |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 8/100 | |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Low | 22/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
The area around the heart of L'Agulhas is mostly scrubland, with a good deal of open grassland. Along a stream or river nearby, trees, shrubs and reeds grow in the damper ground and add their own pollen. Grass pollen is a substantial part of the local mix as well. Around here, scrubland contributes pollen from shrubs, grasses and herbs.
Grasses take over in late spring, with temperatures around 20°C, and their pollen lingers into early fall. A smaller weed peak follows from early summer into early fall. Mold spores join in from mid-spring into late fall, when damp, warm spells let them thrive. Day to day, sunshine and wind lift the counts, while a spell of rain can bring them down sharply.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Western Cape
Is pollen high in L'Agulhas right now?
On 11 October 2026, overall pollen levels in L'Agulhas are moderate. Urtica is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress, morus, myrtle, grass, and artemisia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in L'Agulhas tomorrow?
On 12 October 2026, pollen conditions in L'Agulhas will be similar to today, with cypress at low levels, morus at low levels, myrtle at low levels, grass at low levels, urtica at moderate levels, artemisia at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in L'Agulhas this week?
According to the five-day outlook, cypress, morus, myrtle, grass, urtica, and artemisia pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in L'Agulhas?
On 11 October 2026, Urtica is the dominant pollen source in L'Agulhas. cypress, morus, myrtle, grass, and artemisia are also present but at lower levels. platanus and oak are not currently active.
When is pollen season in L'Agulhas?
How often is the L'Agulhas pollen forecast updated?
The L'Agulhas pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in L'Agulhas 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 L'Agulhas 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 L'Agulhas, 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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