THE KIRIBATI GROUP AND BANABA:

Rainfall Advisory level #01:

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, especially in areas affected by convective clouds. The public is advised to take precautions to reduce possible threats. 

The weather forecast for the Kiribati group and Banaba issued at 0500pm, Saturday 11^th July 2026 and valid until 6am.

Situation: A trough of low pressure north of the Kiribati Islands is gradually drifting north-eastward. Its associated cloud bands continue to bring cloudy conditions across the Kiribati Islands and Banaba.

Kiribati group:

Light to moderate south-westerly to south-easterly winds of 02-16kt. Fresh at times.

Moderate to rough seas for the Northern and Central Islands.

Slight to moderate seas for the Southern Islands.

For Makin and Butaritari:

Tonight: Cloudy with isolated moderate showers.

Tomorrow: Partly cloudy with isolated light showers.

For Marakei, Abaiang, Tarawa and Maiana:

Tonight: Mostly cloudy with isolated light showers.

Tomorrow: Sunny apart from isolated light showers.

 For Kuria, Aranuka and Abemama:

Tonight: Mostly cloudy with isolated moderate showers.

Tomorrow: Sunny apart from isolated brief showers.

For Nonouti, Tabiteuea, Beru and Nikunau:

Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated light showers.

Tomorrow: Sunny apart from isolated brief showers.

For Onotoa, Tamana & Arorae:

Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated light showers.

Tomorrow: Sunny apart from isolated brief showers.

For Banaba:

Light to gentle north-easterly to easterly winds of 01-10kts. Gusty at times.

Slight to moderate seas.

Tonight: Cloudy with isolated light to moderate showers.

Tomorrow: Partly cloudy with isolated light showers

Moon Phase:

3 days before the new moon.

Tide Predictions:

High and Low Tides: