THE KIRIBATI GROUP AND BANABA:
The weather forecast for the Kiribati group and Banaba issued at 0500am Sunday 02nd August,2026 and valid until 6 pm.
Situation: A weak trough of low pressure remains south of southern Islands while another trough remains north of the Northern Islands. Associated clouds expected to bring some showers to the Kiribati Islands and Banaba. Meanwhile, a moist northeasterly to southeasterly winds prevails over the Kiribati group and Banaba.
Kiribati group and Banaba:
Winds: Calm to moderate northeasterly to easterly winds (00-10kts) over the northern, central, northern parts of the southern group and Banaba. Light to moderate (05-10kts) southeasterly to easterly winds over the southern islands.
Sea: Slight seas.
For Makin and Butaritari:
Today: Morning cloudy with light showers becoming sunny later.
Tonight: Fine apart from isolated brief showers.
For Marakei, Abaiang, Tarawa and Maiana:
Today: Sunny apart from isolated brief showers.
Tonight: Mostly fine.
For Kuria, Aranuka and Abemama:
Today: Sunny apart from isolated brief showers.
Tonight: Mostly fine.
For Nonouti, Tabiteuea, Beru and Nikunau:
Today: Sunny apart from partly cloudy with isolated brief to light showers.
Tonight: Partly cloudy with brief showers becoming light showers later.
For Onotoa, Tamana & Arorae:
Today: Sunny apart from isolated light showers.
Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated light showers
For Banaba:
Today: Mostly sunny with isolated light morning showers.
Tonight: Mostly fine.
Moon Phase:
Three days after Full moon.
Tide Predictions:
High and Low Tides:
|
|
Hi |
Lo |
Hi |
|
Time |
0626am |
1242pm |
0647pm |
|
Height (m) |
2.64 |
0.90 |
2.45 |