THE KIRIBATI GROUP AND BANABA:
Public weather forecast for Kiribati group and Banaba.
Issued: 0510am, Tuesday 19th May 2026.
Valid until: 6pm.
Situation: A trough of low pressure is developing north of the Kiribati group and may gradually enhance cloudiness over the northern islands.
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: Mostly cloudy with isolated brief showers.
For Marakei, Abaiang, Tarawa and Maiana:
Today: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.
Tonight: Cloudy with isolated brief showers.
For Kuria, Aranuka and Abemama:
Today: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.
Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.
For Nonouti, Tabiteuea, Beru and Nikunau:
Today: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.
Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.
For Onotoa, Tamana & Arorae:
Today: Sunny, becoming partly cloudy later.
Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.
Banaba:
Wind: Gentle to moderate easterly (06-13 kts).
Seas: Moderate.
Today: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.
Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated light showers.
Moon Phase:
2 days after New Moon.
Tide Predictions:
High and Low Tides:
|
|
Lo |
Hi |
Lo |
|
Time |
1228pm |
0629pm |
1222am |
|
Height (m) |
0.80 |
2.28 |
0.97 |