THE KIRIBATI GROUP AND BANABA:
The weather forecast for the Kiribati group and Banaba issued at 0600am Thursday 21st May 2026 and valid until 6 pm.
Situation: The Inter-tropical Convergence Zone remains north of the Kiribati group and affects the northern islands. Meanwhile, a trough of low pressure is located northwest to west of northern part of the group.
Kiribati group:
Gentle to moderate north-easterly to south-easterly winds of 05-15knots.
Slight to moderate seas.
For Makin and Butaritari:
Today: Cloudy with isolated light showers.
Tonight: Cloudy with moderate showers.
For Marakei, Abaiang, Tarawa and Maiana:
Today: Partly cloudy with light showers.
Tonight: Cloudy with moderate showers.
For Kuria, Aranuka and Abemama:
Today: Partly cloudy.
Tonight: Partly cloudy with light showers.
For Nonouti, Tabiteuea, Beru and Nikunau:
Today: Partly cloudy.
Tonight: Partly cloudy with light showers.
For Onotoa, Tamana & Arorae:
Today: Partly cloudy.
Tonight: Partly cloudy with light showers.
For Banaba:
Today: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.
Tonight: Partly cloudy with light showers.
Moon Phase:
3 days before the first quarter.
Tide Predictions:
High and Low Tides:
|
|
Hi |
Lo |
Hi |
|
0742am |
0222pm |
0828pm |
|
|
Height (m) |
2.47 |
1.06 |
2.05 |