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

Today (16 July) pollen in Myrtle Beach is low; grass and ragweed are low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days grass and ragweed will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Myrtle Beach's coastal setting on the South Carolina Grand Strand features oak, pine, and palm as the main tree pollen sources in parks and along streets, with exposure varying between these green areas and the more built-up resort centre. Surrounding coastal plain woodland and grasslands contribute substantial tree and grass pollen, while onshore Atlantic breezes can periodically disperse urban pollen.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    15/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    13/100

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):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    9/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    7/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Myrtle Beach right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Myrtle Beach are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while ambrosia remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Myrtle Beach tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Myrtle Beach will be similar to today, with grass at low levels, ambrosia at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Myrtle Beach this week?

According to the five-day outlook, grass and ambrosia pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Myrtle Beach?

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

When is pollen season in Myrtle Beach?
Myrtle Beach's pollen season opens with oak and pine from late January in the mild South Carolina coastal climate. Grass pollen follows through April and May, with ragweed extending the season into October. The coastal position means onshore Atlantic breezes can periodically disperse pollen, while surrounding coastal plain woodland and grasslands contribute substantial tree and grass pollen throughout the extended season.
How often is the Myrtle Beach pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Myrtle 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 Myrtle 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 Myrtle 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: 16 July 2026 at 05:36 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Myrtle Beach.

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