Current government PM2.5 readings within 50 km of Gold Coast, with separate NASA GEOS-CF, CAMS and SILAM total-PM2.5 forecasts sampled at the locality centre.
Updated · Location forecast · current monitors within 50 km of Gold Coast · concentrations, not an Australian AQI
Current air quality and forecast
Now · observedGood7.7 µg/m³ median · 7 current monitors
Next 48 hoursGood to Fair8.4–14.9 µg/m³ · 3 of 3 models
Forecast peak14.9 µg/m³13 Oct, 6:30 AM AEST · NASA GEOS-CF
Nearby fires
150 km radius
Within 150 km, agencies report 4 Advice warnings, 3 Information reports and 5 other fire locations.
View 12 nearby fire locations
AdviceROTHWELL — Bremner Rd95 km away · Going · FIRE PERMITTED BURNAVOID SMOKE (HAZARD REDUCTION BURN) - Rothwell to Clontarf - fire as at 12:43pm Sunday, 11 October 2026Queensland Fire DepartmentOfficial warning details
Thick smoke is affecting Rothwell, Clontarf, Kippa-Ring and Mango Hill. This is from the City of Moreton Bay Council hazard reduction burning near Chelsea Street, Rothwell.
Protect yourself from the impacts of smoke.
What to do
If the smoke is thick where you are, stay inside and close windows and doors.
If you need medication to help you breathe keep it close.
If you are worried about your health call your doctor or 13 HEALTH (13 432 584). If it is an emergency, call Triple Zero (000) now.
If you are affected by the smoke you may need to leave the area.
Do not fly drones around the fire as they affect firefighting.
AdviceBUSBYS FLAT RD, BUSBYS FLAT126 km away · Being controlled · Grass FireNSW Rural Fire ServiceOfficial warning details
ALERT LEVEL: Advice LOCATION: BUSBYS FLAT RD, BUSBYS FLAT 2469 COUNCIL AREA: Richmond Valley STATUS: Being controlled TYPE: Grass Fire FIRE: Yes SIZE: 203 ha RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Rural Fire Service UPDATED: 11 Oct 2026 20:12
AdviceOIL RIG RD, GIBBERAGEE149 km away · Being controlled · Bush FireNSW Rural Fire ServiceOfficial warning details
ALERT LEVEL: Advice LOCATION: OIL RIG RD, GIBBERAGEE 2469 COUNCIL AREA: Richmond Valley STATUS: Being controlled TYPE: Bush Fire FIRE: Yes SIZE: 45 ha RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Forestry Corporation of NSW UPDATED: 11 Oct 2026 17:45
AdviceHeritage Park and surrounding areas50 km away · Advice · FIRE VEGETATIONAVOID SMOKE - Heritage Park (Logan) - fire as at 3:22pm Sunday, 11 October 2026Queensland Fire DepartmentOfficial warning details
Thick smoke is affecting Heritage Park and surrounding areas. This is from a fire burning between Tallis Street and Zain Street.
Fire crews are currently on scene. Protect yourself from the impacts of smoke.
What to do
If the smoke is thick where you are, stay inside and close windows and doors.
If you need medication to help you breathe keep it close.
If you are worried about your health call your doctor or 13 HEALTH (13 432 584). If it is an emergency, call Triple Zero (000) now.
If you are affected by the smoke you may need to leave the area.
Check for warning updates often.
Do not fly drones around the fire as they affect firefighting.
InformationREDLAND BAY — Beenleigh Redland Bay Rd38 km away · Going · FIRE VEGETATIONInformation - REDLAND BAYQueensland Fire DepartmentOfficial warning details
There is a vegetation fire at this location. Smoke may affect residents and motorists in the area. Residents should close their doors and windows and keep medication close by if suffering from a respiratory condition. Motorists should use caution and drive to conditions. If you believe your property is under threat, you should call Triple Zero (000) immediately.
InformationLAKE MANCHESTER — LAKE MANCHESTER RD89 km away · Going · FIRE VEGETATIONInformation - LAKE MANCHESTERQueensland Fire DepartmentOfficial warning details
There is a vegetation fire at this location. Smoke may affect residents and motorists in the area. Residents should close their doors and windows and keep medication close by if suffering from a respiratory condition. Motorists should use caution and drive to conditions. If you believe your property is under threat, you should call Triple Zero (000) immediately.
InformationKHOLO — KHOLO RD82 km away · Going · FIRE VEGETATIONInformation - KHOLOQueensland Fire DepartmentOfficial warning details
There is a vegetation fire at this location. Smoke may affect residents and motorists in the area. Residents should close their doors and windows and keep medication close by if suffering from a respiratory condition. Motorists should use caution and drive to conditions. If you believe your property is under threat, you should call Triple Zero (000) immediately.
CANE RD, TYGALGAH33 km away · Responding · Car FireNSW Rural Fire ServiceAgency report details
ALERT LEVEL: Not Applicable LOCATION: CANE RD, TYGALGAH 2484 COUNCIL AREA: Tweed STATUS: Responding TYPE: Car Fire FIRE: Yes SIZE: 0 ha RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Rural Fire Service UPDATED: 11 Oct 2026 21:14
MOUNT LINDESAY RD, LEGUME126 km away · Under control · Bush FireNSW Rural Fire ServiceAgency report details
ALERT LEVEL: Not Applicable LOCATION: MOUNT LINDESAY RD, LEGUME 2476 COUNCIL AREA: Tenterfield STATUS: Under control TYPE: Bush Fire FIRE: Yes SIZE: 2099 ha RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Rural Fire Service UPDATED: 11 Oct 2026 15:08
OGILVIE RD, TABULAM136 km away · Under control · Bush FireNSW Rural Fire ServiceAgency report details
ALERT LEVEL: Not Applicable LOCATION: Western end of Ogilvie Drive, TABULAM 2469 COUNCIL AREA: Tenterfield STATUS: Under control TYPE: Bush Fire FIRE: Yes SIZE: 2510 ha RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Rural Fire Service UPDATED: 11 Oct 2026 15:43
Straight-line distance from the Gold Coast centre to the reported incident location, or to the mapped fire boundary where an agency has published one. A fire without a published boundary may extend closer than its reported location suggests.
Last 24 hours and next 48 hours across Gold Coast
Range across monitors
About this chart
The observed line is the hourly median across reporting monitors and the shaded range shows local variation. NASA GEOS-CF, CAMS and SILAM are separate total surface PM2.5 research forecasts sampled near the Gold Coast locality centre. They are not smoke-only, official health forecasts or blended with observations.
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