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

Today (30 August) pollen in Surfside Beach is moderate; grass and ragweed are moderate; mugwort is low. Tomorrow (31 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort remains low, ragweed remains moderate, grass 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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Nearby, just outside the immediate area, the waterway's edge supports hazel and willow, species known for potent, wind-carried pollen. Neighboring areas with similar land cover tend to show a closely matching pollen mix. Year-to-year swings in rainfall and wind can shift this picture somewhat either way. Comparable land cover in surrounding areas tends to produce a similar pollen mix overall.

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):

    Moderate

    47/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    20/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Moderate

    37/100

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):

    High

    51/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    23/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Moderate

    40/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Surfside Beach right now?

On 30 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Surfside Beach are moderate. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass and artemisia remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Surfside Beach tomorrow?

On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in Surfside Beach will be different from today, with ambrosia at moderate levels, artemisia at low levels and grass increasing

Is pollen expected to decrease in Surfside Beach 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 Surfside Beach?

On 30 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Surfside Beach. grass and artemisia are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Surfside Beach?
Average temperatures range from about 14°C in January to 30°C in August, and the 1396 mm annual rainfall is spread fairly evenly across the year. Pollen activity typically picks up as temperatures climb out of the January low, from around February onward.
How often is the Surfside Beach pollen forecast updated?

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

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

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