THE KIRIBATI GROUP AND BANABA:

The weather forecast for the Kiribati group and Banaba issued at 0530pm Friday 29th May 2026 and valid until 6 am.

Situation: The Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone, accompanied by a trough of low pressure, lies north of the Kiribati group, with associated clouds and showers affecting most parts of the Kiribati group and Banaba.

Kiribati group:

Light to moderate north-westerly to westerly winds of 03-15knots.

Slight to moderate seas.

For Makin and Butaritari:

Tonight: Cloudy with moderate to brief showers

Tomorrow: Occasional showers.

For Marakei, Abaiang, Tarawa and Maiana:

Tonight: Cloudy with isolated brief showers.

Tomorrow: Occasional showers.

 For Kuria, Aranuka and Abemama:

Tonight: Cloudy with isolated evening light to brief showers. 

Tomorrow: Cloudy with afternoon brief to light showers and heavy at times.

For Nonouti, Tabiteuea, Beru and Nikunau:

Tonight: Cloudy with isolated early morning brief to light showers.

Tomorrow: Partly cloudy with isolated light showers.

For Onotoa, Tamana & Arorae:

Tonight: Partly cloudy.

Tomorrow: Partly cloudy with isolated light showers.

For Banaba:

Light to moderate westerly to south-westerly wind of 03 to 13kts.

Slight to moderate seas.

Tonight: Cloudy with light showers.

Tomorrow: Cloudy with occasional showers.

Moon Phase:

2 days before the Full moon.

Tide Predictions:

High and Low Tides: