KIRIBATI GROUP AND BANABA:

🌤️ Weather Forecast – Kiribati Group & Banaba

🗓️Issued: 3:30 AM, Wednesday 4th February 2026.
     Valid Until: 6:00 PM

Situation: The ITCZ remains positioned north of the Northern Line Islands and extends westward to the far northern parts of the Kiribati group.

🌬️ General Conditions – Kiribati Group:

Wind: Light to moderate SE to NE (03–13 kts).
Sea: Slight to moderate.

🏝️ Island Forecasts

Makin & Butaritari

Today: Partly cloudy with isolated light showers in the afternoon.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy with light showers.

Marakei, Abaiang, Tarawa & Maiana

Today: Partly cloudy apart from sunny periods.
Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated light showers.

Kuria, Aranuka & Abemama

Today: Partly cloudy.
Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated light showers.

Nonouti, Tabiteuea, Beru & Nikunau

Today: Partly cloudy.
Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.

Onotoa, Tamana & Arorae

Today: Partly cloudy.
Tonight: Partly cloudy with a few brief showers.

Banaba:

Wind: Light to moderate E winds (03-1okts).

Sea: Slight.

Today: Partly cloudy.
Tonight: Partly cloudy.

🌙 Moon Phase

 2 days after the full moon.

🌊 Tide Predictions: