THE KIRIBATI GROUP AND BANABA:

Public Weather Forecast for Kiribati group and Banaba.

Issued: 0500pm Sunday 03rd May 2026.

Valid until: 06am Monday 04th May 2026.

Situation:  A weak trough of low pressure lies north of the Kiribati group, producing limited cloud and isolated showers over the northern islands. Meanwhile another trough of low pressure is developing to the west of the group and is expected to gradually affect most parts of the Kiribati group and Banaba.

Kiribati group:

Winds: Light to gentle northeasterly (01-10 kts). Moderate at times near showers.

Seas: Slight.

For Makin and Butaritari:

Tonight: Partly cloudy to cloudy with light showers.

Tomorrow: Cloudy with light showers.

For Marakei, Abaiang, Tarawa and Maiana:

Tonight: Cloudy with isolated light showers.

Tomorrow: Partly cloudy with isolated light showers.

For Kuria, Aranuka and Abemama:

Tonight: Cloudy with isolated light showers.

Tomorrow: Partly cloudy with isolated light showers.

For Nonouti, Tabiteuea, Beru and Nikunau:

Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.

Tomorrow: Sunny apart from isolated brief showers.

For Onotoa, Tamana & Arorae:

Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.

Tomorrow: Sunny apart from isolated brief showers.

Banaba:

Winds: Calm to gentle northerly (00-10 kts).

Seas: Slight.

Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.

Tomorrow: Sunny apart from isolated brief showers.

Moon Phase:

1 day after Full Moon.

Tide Predictions:

High and Low Tides: