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

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Plettenberg Bay are low. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen

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

According to the five-day outlook, myrtle, artemisia, and cypress pollen levels will increase later in the week.

On 9 August 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Plettenberg Bay. myrtle, platanus, oak, urtica, artemisia, and morus are not currently active.

Plettenberg Bay's Garden Route Bay season opens in July with wattle and coastal fynbos before yellowwood and indigenous forest trees peak through September and October. Grass from surrounding farmland peaks through November, while the Bitou and Keurbooms River corridors contribute locally significant indigenous forest and riparian pollen and the Garden Route's exceptional biodiversity produces a broader and more diverse range of pollen sources than most South African cities.

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

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.

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 Plettenberg 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.