THE KIRIBATI GROUP AND BANABA:

Swell Advisory Cancellation:

A south-westerly swell advisory for the Northern and Central Islands in the Kiribati group is now cancelled. This is the last message for this event.

Coastal Inundation Advisory #01:

Coastal inundation is expected to affect low-lying coastal areas across the Kiribati group due the effect of strong westerly winds and higher-than-normal spring tide associated with El Nino. The public is advised to take precautionary measures to prevent possible impacts.

Rainfall Advisory level #02:

A moderate rainfall is expected over the Kiribati group and Banaba. The public is advised to take necessary precautions to minimize potential risks.

Strong Wind Warning #04:

A strong wind warning remains in force for the Kiribati Group and Banaba, particularly in areas affected by convective clouds. The public is advised to take precautionary measures to prevent possible impacts.

 The weather forecast for the Kiribati group and Banaba issued at 0510pm Monday 29^th June 2026 and valid until 6 am.

Situation: An active trough of low pressure situated over the southern part of the northern group and parts of the Central group remained and continued to affect the Kiribati group and Banaba.

Kiribati group and Banaba:

Light to moderate NE-NW winds of 03-13kts. Fresh at times.

Slight to moderate seas.

For Makin and Butaritari:

Tonight: Cloudy with light to moderate showers.

Tomorrow: Cloudy with isolated light showers.

For Marakei, Abaiang, Tarawa and Maiana:

Tonight: Mostly cloudy with isolated light showers.

Tomorrow: Partly cloudy with isolated light showers.

 For Kuria, Aranuka and Abemama:

Tonight: Cloudy with isolated moderate showers. 

Tomorrow: Partly cloudy with isolated light showers.

For Nonouti, Tabiteuea, Beru and Nikunau:

Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated moderate showers.

Tomorrow: Sunny apart from partly cloudy with isolated light showers.

For Onotoa, Tamana & Arorae:

Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated moderate showers.

Tomorrow: Sunny apart from partly cloudy with isolated light showers.

For Banaba:

Tonight: Cloudy with moderate showers.

Tomorrow: Partly cloudy with isolated light showers.

Moon Phase:

1 day before the full moon.

Tide Predictions:

High and Low Tides: