THE KIRIBATI GROUP AND BANABA:
Spring Tide Advisory #06:
Tide predictions for 17th and 18th for the month of May 2026, indicate sea level of 2.80 meters and above. Residents living along the coasts are advised to take preparatory measures to eliminate possible threats.
The weather forecast for the Kiribati group and Banaba issued at 0532am Saturday 16th May 2026 and valid until 6 pm.
Situation: The Intertropical Convergence Zone is slowly moving westward away from the northern area of the Kiribati group.
Kiribati group and Banaba:
Light to gentle south-easterly to easterly winds of 01-10kts.
Slight seas.
For Makin and Butaritari:
Today: Cloudy with isolated light showers this morning becoming sunny later.
Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated light showers.
For Marakei, Abaiang, Tarawa and Maiana:
Today: Sunny apart from isolated brief showers.
Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated light showers.
For Kuria, Aranuka and Abemama:
Today: Sunny.
Tonight: Fine apart from isolated brief showers.
For Nonouti, Tabiteuea, Beru and Nikunau:
Today: Mostly sunny.
Tonight: Fine apart from partly cloudy with isolated light showers.
For Onotoa, Tamana & Arorae:
Today: Mostly sunny.
Tonight: Mostly fine.
For Banaba:
Today: Mostly sunny.
Tonight: Fine.
Moon Phase:
One day before the New Moon.
Tide Predictions:
High and Low Tides:
|
|
Lo |
Hi |
Lo |
|
Time |
1007am |
0409pm |
1010pm |
|
Height (m) |
0.72 |
2.52 |
0.76 |