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

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

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Set on a barrier island at the southern tip of the Texas coast, South Padre Island's landscape is defined by dune grass and sea oats alongside mangrove flats on the bay side and beach morning glory, the main contributors to seasonal pollen exposure. Exposure varies with proximity to green space versus the more built-up parts of South Padre Island. The mix of native and introduced species here is fairly typical for this part of the country.

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

    1/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    6/100

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

    2/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    8/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in South Padre Island right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in South Padre Island are low. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in South Padre Island tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in South Padre Island will be similar to today, with ambrosia at low levels, grass at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in South Padre Island this week?

According to the five-day outlook, grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while ambrosia pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in South Padre Island?

On 16 July 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in South Padre Island. grass are also present but at lower levels. artemisia, birch, cypress, oak, willow, and alder are not currently active.

When is pollen season in South Padre Island?
South Padre Island's pollen season opens with mountain cedar from December with oak and elm taking the lead through March. Grass pollen builds through April and May, and ragweed extends the season into October. Mountain cedar's December-through-February peak is one of the most intense tree pollen events in the US throughout the year.
How often is the South Padre Island pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in South 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 South 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 South 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: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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