THE KIRIBATI GROUP AND BANABA:

Public Weather Forecast for Kiribati group and Banaba.

Issued: 0440pm Monday 20th April 2026.

Valid until: 06am Tuesday 21st April 2026.

Situation:  The Intertropical convergence zone lies north of the Kiribati group, moving slowly westward. Meanwhile a trough of low pressure is developing to the south and is likely to affect parts of the Southern Islands.

Kiribati group:

Winds: Light to gentle easterly to northeasterly (04-12 kt).

Seas: Slight.

For Makin and Butaritari:

Tonight: Cloudy with isolated light showers.

Tomorrow: Partly cloudy with isolated light showers.

For Marakei, Abaiang, Tarawa and Maiana:

Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated light showers.

Tomorrow: Partly cloudy with isolated light showers.

For Kuria, Aranuka and Abemama:

Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated light showers.

Tomorrow: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.

For Nonouti, Tabiteuea, Beru and Nikunau:

Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers

Tomorrow: Partly cloudy with isolated light showers.

For Onotoa, Tamana & Arorae:

Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated light showers.

Tomorrow: Mostly sunny with isolated brief showers.

Banaba:

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

Seas: Slight.

Tonight: Cloudy with light showers.

Tomorrow: Cloudy with brief showers.

Moon Phase:

4 days before first quarter.

Tide Predictions:

High and Low Tides: