KIRIBATI GROUP AND BANABA:

Rough seas advisory #03:

Due to the persistence of the low-pressure system east of the northern islands in the Kiribati group, it will generate sustained moderate westerly to northerly winds and gusty at times to the Kiribati islands. These conditions are expected to produce rough seas and may lead to coastal inundation and related disturbances in low-lying areas, particularly along coastlines exposed to the west through north.

The public is advised to take precautions to minimize possible impacts.

Gusty wind Advisory #09:

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

Public weather forecast

For: Kiribati group and Banaba.

Issued: 03:00pm, Wednesday 1st April 2026.

Valid until: 6am. 

Situation: An active trough of low pressure, previously located to the east, is now drifting slowly westward toward the Kiribati group and is affecting most parts of the region. Meanwhile, active convective clouds associated with another low-pressure system to the south remain influencing the southern islands, including Banaba.

Kiribati group and Banaba:

Light to moderate SW-NE winds of 02-14kts. Fresh at times.

Moderate seas.

For Makin and Butaritari:

Tonight: Cloudy with occasional showers.

Tomorrow: Partly cloudy with isolated morning light showers.

For Marakei, Abaiang, Tarawa and Maiana:

Tonight: Cloudy with light to moderate showers.

Tomorrow: Sunny apart from isolated brief showers.

 For Kuria, Aranuka and Abemama:

Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated light showers.

Tomorrow: Sunny apart from isolated brief showers.

For Nonouti, Tabiteuea, Beru and Nikunau:

Tonight: Cloudy with light showers and few thunderstorms about Beru and Nikunau.

Tomorrow: Partly cloudy with isolated light showers.

For Onotoa, Tamana & Arorae:

Tonight: Cloudy with light to moderate showers.

Tomorrow: Partly cloudy with isolated light showers.

For Banaba:

Tonight: Cloudy with light showers.

Tomorrow: Sunny apart from brief showers.

Moon Phase:

1 day before the Full Moon.  

Tide Predictions:

High and Low Tides: