Public Weather Forecast for the Kiribati group and Banaba issued at 0500am Sunday 09th August 2026 and valid until 6pm.

Spring Tide Advisory #03:

Tide predictions indicate sea level of 2.80metres and above on the 12th, 13th, 14th and 15th of this month, August around this upcoming new moon phase. Residents living along low-lying coastal areas are advised to take precautions to minimize possible threats.

Situation: A trough of low pressure now lies further north of the northern islands and slows moving westwards with associated clouds affecting the northern parts of the northern group. Meanwhile, a trough of low pressure remains situated south of the southern group with associated cloud bands affecting the remaining parts of the Kiribati group and Banaba.

Kiribati group and Banaba:

Light to moderate south-westerly to north-westerly winds of 02-15knots.

Slight to moderate seas.

For Makin and Butaritari:

Today: Partly cloudy with brief showers becoming more frequent in the afternoon.

Tonight: Partly cloudy with light showers.

For Marakei, Abaiang, Tarawa and Maiana:

Today: Cloudy with isolated light to moderate showers.

Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated light showers.

For Kuria, Aranuka and Abemama:

Today: Cloudy with light to moderate showers becoming ease in the afternoon.

Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated light showers.

For Nonouti, Tabiteuea, Beru and Nikunau:

Today: Cloudy with isolated light to moderate showers.

Tonight: Cloudy with isolated light to moderate showers.

For Onotoa, Tamana & Arorae:

Today: Mostly cloudy with isolated light to moderate showers heavy at times with isolated thunderstorms.

Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated light showers.

For Banaba:

Today: Partly cloudy with isolated light showers.

Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated light showers.

Moon Phase:

Three days after the last quarter.

Tide Predictions:

High and Low Tides: