Mossel Bay pollen forecast — Kwanonqaba neighborhood

Today (9 August) pollen in Kwanonqaba, Mossel Bay 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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Kwanonqaba lies roughly 340 km east of Cape Town. At Kwanonqaba, yellowwood and indigenous forest trees mix with fynbos scrub across a landscape shaped as much by dense woodland as by open, cleared ground near town. The area's tourism and forestry operations contributes further variety, aided by the Garden Route's mild, damp climate, consistent with the wider Garden Route forest belt.

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

    3/100

  • Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    9/100

  • Mulberry (Morus):

    None

    0/100

  • Plane (Platanus):

    None

    0/100

  • Urtica:

    None

    0/100

Other Landmarks in Mossel Bay

Asla Park Da Nova Diaz Beach Kwanonqaba

Sports venues in Mossel Bay

Fraaiuitsig Golf Club Pinnacle Point Estate – Championship Course

Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Mossel Bay right now?

Currently, there is no significant pollen in Mossel Bay.

Will pollen levels change in Mossel Bay tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Mossel Bay 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 Mossel Bay?

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

When is pollen season in Mossel Bay?
Pollen builds gradually at Kwanonqaba from July, with wattle and coastal fynbos giving way to forest and grass through September and October. Consistent year-round rainfall moderates the peak, and the district's tourism and forestry operations contributes to a mix of vegetation that rarely lets pollen levels spike sharply, a pattern typical of the wider Garden Route climate.
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: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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