Ocean Institute, Dana Point Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (10 October) pollen in Ocean Institute, Dana Point is low; ragweed, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (11 October 2026) levels are similar to today.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week grass, mugwort, ragweed, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) will increase.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 10 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | None | 0/100 |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | Low | 17/100 |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 7/100 |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Low | 9/100 |
Tomorrow - 11 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | None | 0/100 | |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | Low | 9/100 | |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 5/100 | |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Low | 9/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
This location in Dana Point sits among a blend of open water and built-up land. A watercourse nearby means riverside trees such as poplar and plane tree are part of the local pollen picture. The leading allergenic tree nearby is oak, with plane tree and poplar close behind. Grass pollen is plentiful, while mugwort and pigweed lead among the weeds.
Tree pollen peaks in early spring, when the weather warms to around 15°C and oak, plane tree and poplar are in full flower. Grass pollen follows, peaking in late spring and easing off by mid-fall. Later, mugwort and pigweed keep weed pollen in the air through summer. Rain is heaviest in spring, often giving short breaks from high pollen levels.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in California
Is pollen high in Dana Point right now?
On 10 October 2026, overall pollen levels in Dana Point are low. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen
Will pollen levels change in Dana Point tomorrow?
On 11 October 2026, pollen conditions in Dana Point will be similar to today, with ambrosia at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Dana Point this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia, grass, and ambrosia pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Dana Point?
On 10 October 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Dana Point. artemisia and grass are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Dana Point?
How often is the Dana Point pollen forecast updated?
The Dana Point pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Dana Point 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 Dana Point 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 Dana Point, 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.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 pollen scores represent risk levels, not direct pollen measurements. Higher scores indicate higher risk.
Pollen
| None | 0 | No or negligible risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be minimal. |
| Low | 0-25 | Low risk of exposure. Small amounts of pollen or mold spores may be present. |
| Moderate | 25-50 | Moderate risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be noticeable. |
| High | 50-75 | High risk of exposure. Elevated pollen/mold exposure is expected. |
| Very High | 75-100 | Very high risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be at or near its highest levels. |
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