Ocean Shores pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Ocean Shores is high; grass is high; ragweed is medium; mugwort is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - grass remains high, mugwort remains low, ragweed increasing. Over the following five days 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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Set on a peninsula beach town on the Pacific coast, Ocean Shores's landscape is defined by shore pine alongside dune grass and coastal salal, the main contributors to seasonal pollen exposure. This mix of plant life is fairly typical for the wider area around Ocean Shores. Residents who spend time outdoors around Ocean Shores 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):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    High

    52/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    6/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    42/100

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):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    High

    60/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    17/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    High

    53/100

Air quality in Ocean Shores

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Ocean Shores right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Ocean Shores are high. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while ambrosia and artemisia remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Ocean Shores tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Ocean Shores will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels, grass at high levels and ambrosia increasing

Is pollen expected to decrease in Ocean Shores this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Ocean Shores?

On 9 August 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Ocean Shores. ambrosia and artemisia are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Ocean Shores?
Ocean Shores sees its pollen season open with alder and birch from February before maple peaks during March and April. Peak grass pollen arrives in May and June, and dock and mugwort keep weed pollen elevated into September. The damp, mild regional climate keeps pollen counts lower than in drier parts of the country, though spring rain events can trigger brief spikes, a defining feature of the local season.
How often is the Ocean Shores pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Ocean Shores 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 Ocean Shores 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 Ocean Shores, 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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