THE KIRIBATI GROUP AND BANABA:
The weather forecast for the Kiribati group and Banaba issued at 0530pm Friday 05th June 2026 and valid until 6 am.
Situation: A trough of low pressure lies east of the Northern Islands and is slowly drifting westward. Associated cloudiness and scattered showers are expected to affect parts of the Kiribati group tonight. Meanwhile, another trough of low pressure remains south of the southern islands and may contribute to occasional cloudiness over nearby areas.
Kiribati group and Banaba:
Calm to gentle southeasterly to northeasterly winds of 00-08kt.
Smooth to slight seas.
For Makin and Butaritari:
Tonight: Fine apart from isolated moderate showers later tonight.
Tomorrow: Partly cloudy with isolated light showers.
For Marakei, Abaiang, Tarawa and Maiana:
Tonight: Fine apart from 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 light showers.
For Nonouti, Tabiteuea, Beru and Nikunau:
Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated light to moderate showers.
Tomorrow: Partly cloudy with isolated light showers.
For Onotoa, Tamana & Arorae:
Tonight: Fine apart from isolated light showers.
Tomorrow: Partly cloudy with isolated brief to light showers.
For Banaba:
Tonight: Fine apart from isolated light showers.
Tomorrow: Sunny apart from isolated moderate showers.
Moon Phase:
3 days before the last quarter.
Tide Predictions:
High and Low Tides:
|
|
Hi |
Lo |
Hi |
|
Time |
0732pm |
0121am |
0745am |
|
Height (m) |
2.04 |
1.24 |
2.29 |