Avila Beach pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Avila Beach is medium; mugwort and ragweed are medium; cypress and grass are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days cypress, grass, mugwort, and ragweed will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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The vegetation around Avila Beach, on a sheltered cove on the Central Coast, is dominated by coastal scrub and eucalyptus, with native dune grasses adding further seasonal pollen exposure. Local parks and open ground tend to see higher pollen counts than the denser urban core. Residents who spend time outdoors around Avila Beach typically notice the shift as each season turns over.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    9/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    24/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    49/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    37/100

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

    2/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    20/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    43/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    31/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Avila Beach right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Avila Beach are moderate. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia, cypress, and grass remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Avila Beach tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Avila Beach will be similar to today, with ambrosia at medium levels, artemisia at medium levels, cypress at low levels, grass at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Avila Beach this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Avila Beach?

On 9 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Avila Beach. artemisia, cypress, and grass are also present but at lower levels.

When is pollen season in Avila Beach?
Avila Beach sees its pollen season open with olive and acacia from January then eucalyptus builds through February. Grass pollen rises through March and April, and sagebrush and mugwort extend exposure into early autumn. Onshore Pacific breezes periodically clear the air, though inland valleys can still see elevated counts.
How often is the Avila Beach pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Avila Beach 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 Avila Beach 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 Avila Beach, 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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