KIRIBATI GROUP AND BANABA:
Gusty winds Advisory #30:
A gusty winds advisory remains in force for the Kiribati group and Banaba. The public is advised to take precautions to minimize possible threats
The weather forecast for the Kiribati group and Banaba issued at 0530am Friday 20th February 2026 and valid until 6 pm.
Situation: The Intertropical Convergence Zone remains slow-moving north of the of the Kiribati group.
Kiribati group and Banaba:
Gentle to moderate north-easterly to easterly winds of 09-16kt.
Moderate seas.
For Makin and Butaritari:
Today: Sunny apart from isolated brief showers.
Tonight: Fine apart from brief showers.
For Marakei, Abaiang, Tarawa and Maiana:
Today: Sunny from isolated brief showers.
Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.
For Kuria, Aranuka and Abemama:
Today: Mostly sunny.
Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.
For Nonouti, Tabiteuea, Beru and Nikunau:
Today: Mostly sunny.
Tonight: Fine.
For Onotoa, Tamana & Arorae:
Today: Mostly sunny.
Tonight: Fine
For Banaba:
Today: Sunny.
Tonight: Fine
Moon Phase:
Two days after the new moon.
Tide Predictions:
High and Low Tides:
|
|
Hi |
Lo |
Hi |
|
Time |
0611am |
1214pm |
0623pm |
|
Height (m) |
2.66 |
0.78 |
2.75 |


