THE KIRIBATI GROUP AND BANABA:

Public Weather Forecast for Kiribati group and Banaba.

Issued: 0420pm Thursday 21st May 2026.

Valid until: 06am Friday 22nd May 2026.

Situation:  The Intertropical Convergence Zone remains slow-moving north of the Kiribati group. Meanwhile a weak trough of low pressure affects parts of the Southern Islands.

Kiribati group:

Winds: Light to moderate easterly to northeasterly (04-16 kt).

Seas: Slight to moderate.

For Makin and Butaritari:

Tonight: Cloudy with light to moderate showers.

Tomorrow: Cloudy with occasional showers.

For Marakei, Abaiang, Tarawa and Maiana:

Tonight: Cloudy with isolated showers, moderate at times.

Tomorrow: Cloudy with isolated light showers.

For Kuria, Aranuka and Abemama:

Tonight: Cloudy with occasional showers.

Tomorrow: Cloudy with isolated light showers.

For Nonouti, Tabiteuea, Beru and Nikunau:

Tonight: Cloudy with isolated showers, moderate at times.

Tomorrow: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.

For Onotoa, Tamana & Arorae:

Tonight: Cloudy with isolated light showers.

Tomorrow: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.

Banaba:

Winds: Light to gentle northeasterly (01-10 kt).

Seas: Slight.

Tonight: Cloudy with isolated light showers.

Tomorrow: Cloudy with isolated light showers.

Moon Phase:

4 days after New Moon.

Tide Predictions:

High and Low Tides: