KIRIBATI GROUP AND BANABA:

Spring Tide Advisory #09:

Tide predictions for the 18th and 19th of February 2026 indicate sea levels of 2.80 meters and above. Residents living along the coasts are advised to take preparatory measures to eliminate possible threats.

Gusty winds Advisory#23:

A gusty winds advisory remains in force for the Kiribati group and Banaba. The public is advised to take precautions to minimize possible threats.

The weather forecast for the Kiribati group and Banaba issued at 0530pm Monday 16th February 2026 and valid until 6 am.

Situation:  An active Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone remains north of the Northern Islands in the Kiribati group. Meanwhile, a trough of low pressure now lies further south-east of Banaba extending northwards to west of the southern islands in the Kiribati group.

Kiribati group and Banaba:

Gentle to moderate easterly to north-easterly winds of 09-17kt. Gusts at times

Moderate to rough seas.

For Makin and Butaritari:

Tonight: Cloudy with light to moderate showers and isolated few thunderstorms.

Tomorrow: Cloudy with brief showers.

For Marakei, Abaiang, Tarawa and Maiana:

Tonight: Fine apart from isolated brief showers.

Tomorrow: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.

 For Kuria, Aranuka and Abemama:

Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers. 

Tomorrow: Sunny.

For Nonouti, Tabiteuea, Beru and Nikunau:

Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.

Tomorrow: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.

For Onotoa, Tamana & Arorae:

Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.

Tomorrow: Mostly sunny.

For Banaba:

Tonight: Cloudy with light to moderate showers and heavy at times.

Tomorrow: Partly cloudy with passing light showers.

Moon Phase:

Two days before the New Moon.

Tide Predictions:

High and Low Tides: