THE KIRIBATI GROUP AND BANABA:
Spring Tide Advisory #09:
Tide predictions indicate sea level of 2.81m at 05:12am today, 18th of May. This is the final advisory before the cease notice is issued.
Public weather forecast for Kiribati group and Banaba.
Issued: 0510am, Monday 18th May 2026.
Valid until: 6pm.
Situation: The Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) remains north of the Kiribati group.
Kiribati group:
Wind: Light to moderate easterly (02-15 kts).
Seas: Slight to moderate.
For Makin and Butaritari:
Today: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.
Tonight: Fine apart from isolated showers.
For Marakei, Abaiang, Tarawa and Maiana:
Today: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.
Tonight: Fine apart from isolated showers.
For Kuria, Aranuka and Abemama:
Today: Sunny apart from isolated brief showers.
Tonight: Fine, becoming partly cloudy with isolated brief showers later
For Nonouti, Tabiteuea, Beru and Nikunau:
Today: Sunny apart from isolated brief showers.
Tonight: Fine, becoming partly cloudy with isolated brief showers later
For Onotoa, Tamana & Arorae:
Today: Sunny apart from isolated brief showers.
Tonight: Fine apart from isolated brief showers.
Banaba:
Wind: Gentle to moderate easterly (06-13 kts).
Seas: Moderate.
Today: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.
Tonight: Fine apart from isolated brief showers.
Moon Phase:
1 day after New Moon.
Tide Predictions:
High and Low Tides:
|
|
Lo |
Hi |
Lo |
|
Time |
1138am |
0540pm |
1135pm |
|
Height (m) |
0.71 |
2.39 |
0.86 |