Bridlington pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Bridlington is medium; grass is medium; cypress and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - cypress remains low, grass declining. Over the following five days cypress, grass, and mugwort will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Residents in Bridlington dealing with hay fever usually point to alder and birch as the culprits, particularly in spring near parks and gardens. The wider East Riding of Yorkshire countryside supplies additional tree and grass pollen, particularly when inland breezes from the surrounding countryside carry it toward the built-up area. It's a pattern shared by plenty of similarly sized towns nearby, shaped more by geography than anything unusual locally.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    9/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    27/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    4/100

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

    4/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    22/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Bridlington right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Bridlington are moderate. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia and cypress remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Bridlington tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Bridlington will be different from today, with cypress at low levels and grass continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Bridlington this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Bridlington?

On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Bridlington. artemisia and cypress are also present but at lower levels. alder, birch, hazel, and willow are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Bridlington?
Ask anyone with allergies in Bridlington and they'll tell you it's alder and birch that cause the trouble. Alder tends to release pollen between January and April, and birch keeps things going from March right through to May. Grass then takes over from May right through September, peaking around June and July for most people. Worth keeping an eye on the forecast if you're sensitive.
How often is the Bridlington pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Bridlington 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 Bridlington 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 Bridlington, 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.

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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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