THE KIRIBATI GROUP AND BANABA:

Spring Tide Advisory #03:

Tide predictions indicate sea level of 2.80m and above on 17th and 18th of May during New Moon phase. The public is advised to take preparatory measures to minimize impacts.

Public Weather Forecast for Kiribati group and Banaba.

Issued: 0430pm Thursday 14th May 2026.

Valid until: 06am Friday 15th May 2026.

Situation:  The Intertropical Convergence Zone remains active north of the Kiribati group. Associated clouds continue to affect parts of the Kiribati group and Banaba.

Kiribati group:

Winds: Light to gentle northeasterly to easterly (01-10 kt).

Seas: Slight.

For Makin and Butaritari:

Tonight: Cloudy with isolated light showers.

Tomorrow: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.

For Marakei, Abaiang, Tarawa and Maiana:

Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated light showers.

Tomorrow: Mostly sunny with isolated brief showers.

For Kuria, Aranuka and Abemama:

Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.

Tomorrow: Mostly sunny with isolated brief showers.

For Nonouti, Tabiteuea, Beru and Nikunau:

Tonight: Fine, becoming partly cloudy with isolated brief showers later.

Tomorrow: Mostly sunny with isolated brief showers.

For Onotoa, Tamana & Arorae:

Tonight: Fine, becoming partly cloudy with isolated brief showers later.

Tomorrow: Mostly sunny with isolated brief showers.

Banaba:

Winds: Light to gentle easterly (01-10 kt).

Seas: Slight.

Tonight: Cloudy with isolated light showers.

Tomorrow: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.

Moon Phase:

3 days before New Moon.

Tide Predictions:

High and Low Tides: