THE KIRIBATI GROUP AND BANABA:

Swell Advisory #09:

A southeast swell advisory remains in force for the southern islands in the Kiribati group, mostly Tamana and Arorae Islands. The public is advised to take precautions to minimize possible threats.

Gusty Wind Advisory #20:

A gusty wind advisory 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 0600am Monday 20^th July 2026 and valid until 6pm.

Situation: Associate clouds from low pressures situated in the vicinity of the Kiribati Group may continue to affect parts of the Kiribati Group and Banaba.

Kiribati group and Banaba:

Gentle to moderate south-westerly to north- westerly winds of 06-15kt. Fresh at times

Moderate seas.

For Makin and Butaritari:

Today: Sunny apart from isolated morning brief to light showers at times.

Tonight: Fine apart from isolated brief showers.

For Marakei, Abaiang, Tarawa and Maiana:

Today: Sunny apart from isolated brief to light showers.

Tonight: Fine.

 For Kuria, Aranuka and Abemama:

Today: Sunny apart from isolated brief showers

Tonight: Fine apart from isolated brief showers.

For Nonouti, Tabiteuea, Beru and Nikunau:

Today: Sunny apart from isolated brief showers .

Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.

For Onotoa, Tamana & Arorae:

Today: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.

Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.

For Banaba:

Today: Cloudy with brief to light showers.

Tonight: Cloudy with light showers and moderate at times.

Moon Phase:

1 day before the first quarter.

Tide Predictions:

High and Low Tides: