THE KIRIBATI GROUP AND BANABA:
Advisory cancellation:
A gusty wind advisory for the Kiribati group is now cancelled. This is the last message for it.
Public weather forecast for Kiribati group and Banaba.
Issued: 0530am, Wednesday 17th June 2026.
Valid until: 6pm.
Situation: The Intertropical Convergence Zone lies north of the Kiribati group. Meanwhile another trough of low pressure dissipates at south-west of the group.
Kiribati group:
Wind: Light to gentle southerly to southeasterly (01-10 kts).
Seas: Slight.
For Makin and Butaritari:
Today: Cloudy with isolated light showers.
Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated light showers.
For Marakei, Abaiang, Tarawa and Maiana:
Today: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.
Tonight: Partly 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 light showers.
Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.
For Onotoa, Tamana & Arorae:
Today: Mostly sunny.
Tonight: Fine apart from isolated brief showers.
Banaba:
Wind: Light to moderate westerly (05-15 kts).
Seas: Moderate.
Today: Cloudy with isolated brief showers.
Tonight: Cloudy with light showers.
Moon Phase:
2 days after New moon.
Tide Predictions:
High and Low Tides:
|
|
Lo |
Hi |
Lo |
|
Time |
1227pm |
0630pm |
1222am |
|
Height (m) |
0.77 |
2.33 |
0.93 |