THE KIRIBATI GROUP AND BANABA:
Gusty wind Advisory#02:
Gusty winds remain possible over the Kiribati group and Banaba, particularly in areas affected by showers and thunderstorms. The public is advised to take precautionary measures to minimize potential hazards.
Public weather forecast for Kiribati group and Banaba.
Issued: 0517am, Thursday 18th June 2026.
Valid until: 6pm.
Situation: A trough of low pressure remains over the Kiribati Group and Banaba, bringing cloudiness, showers, and occasional gusty conditions to parts of the region.
Kiribati group:
Wind: Light to moderate southwesterly to southeasterly (05-15 kts). Fresh at times.
Seas: Slight to moderate.
For Makin and Butaritari:
Today: Cloudy with occasional light showers.
Tonight: Cloudy with occasional showers as well.
For Marakei, Abaiang, Tarawa and Maiana:
Today: Cloudy with isolated light showers.
Tonight: Cloudy with isolated light showers.
For Kuria, Aranuka and Abemama:
Today: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.
Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated light showers.
For Nonouti, Tabiteuea, Beru and Nikunau:
Today: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.
Tonight: Fine apart from isolated brief showers.
For Onotoa, Tamana & Arorae:
Today: Sunny apart from isolated light showers.
Tonight: Fine apart from isolated brief showers.
Banaba:
Wind: Light to moderate southwesterly to southeasterly (05-15 kts). Fresh at times.
Seas: Moderate.
Today: Cloudy with occasional showers.
Tonight: Occasional showers.
Moon Phase:
3 days after New Moon.
Tide Predictions:
High and Low Tides:
|
|
Hi |
Lo |
Hi |
|
Time |
0645am |
0115pm |
0719pm |
|
Height (m) |
2.69 |
0.85 |
2.27 |