Mossel Bay pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Mossel Bay is low; cypress is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days cypress will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Mossel Bay's Garden Route coastal setting features fynbos, Port Jackson wattle, and coastal scrub as the main pollen sources, with exposure varying between the fynbos-covered Langeberg Mountain slopes and the more built-up harbour and commercial areas. The Hartenbos River corridor provides locally significant green space, while the Cape Agulhas position means onshore winds can periodically disperse pollen across the historic bay town throughout the season.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    3/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    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 - 17 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    8/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Mossel Bay right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Mossel Bay are low. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Mossel Bay tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Mossel Bay will be similar to today, with cypress at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Mossel Bay this week?

According to the five-day outlook, cypress pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Mossel Bay?

On 16 July 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Mossel Bay. artemisia, morus, platanus, and urtica are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Mossel Bay?
Mossel Bay's Cape Agulhas coastal season opens in July with Port Jackson wattle and coastal fynbos before grass peaks through September and October. The Langeberg Mountain fynbos contributes distinctive Cape pollen, while the strong onshore winds from the Cape Agulhas position frequently interrupt pollen dispersal and the Hartenbos River corridor provides locally significant green space throughout this historic southern coastal town.
How often is the Mossel Bay pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Mossel Bay 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 Mossel Bay 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 Mossel Bay, 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: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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