Padre Island pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (30 August) pollen in Padre Island is low; grass, mugwort, and ragweed are low. Tomorrow (31 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days grass and ragweed will increase; mugwort will remain stable. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Padre Island National Seashore is a longest undeveloped barrier island in the US — grasses, sea purslane, and coastal scrub. Coastal grass pollen peaks in spring and summer. Gulf winds disperse pollen effectively on the open beach.

Today - 30 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    19/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    21/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    23/100

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 - 31 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    21/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    22/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    24/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Padre Island right now?

On 30 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Padre Island are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while ambrosia and artemisia remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Padre Island tomorrow?

On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in Padre Island will be similar to today, with grass at low levels, ambrosia at low levels, artemisia at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Padre Island this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Padre Island?

On 30 August 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Padre Island. ambrosia and artemisia are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Padre Island?
Padre Island National Seashore's pollen season lines up with the rest of Padre Island, starting with mountain cedar in December with oak and elm taking the lead through March. Grass pollen then peaks through April and May, and ragweed pollen builds through late summer into October. Mild winters here allow mountain cedar to release large amounts of pollen well before spring, consistent with the wider Padre Island area.
How often is the Padre Island pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Padre Island 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 Padre Island 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 Padre Island, 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: 30 August 2026 at 14:32 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Padre Island.

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