THE KIRIBATI GROUP AND BANABA:

The weather forecast for the Kiribati group and Banaba issued at 0530pm Friday 22nd May 2026 and valid until 6 am.

Situation: The Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone remains active north of the Kiribati group, while a weak low-pressure system lies west of the Northern Islands. Associated cloud bands continue to affect most island groups. 

Kiribati group:

Gentle to moderate easterly to south-easterly winds of 06-16knots.

Moderate seas.

For Makin and Butaritari:

Tonight: Cloudy with isolated light to moderate showers and isolated few thunderstorm.

Tomorrow: Cloudy with light showers.

For Marakei, Abaiang, Tarawa and Maiana:

Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated brief to light showers.

Tomorrow: Partly cloudy.

 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: Partly cloudy with isolated light showers.

Tomorrow: Sunny apart from isolated brief showers.

For Onotoa, Tamana & Arorae:

Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated brief to light showers.

Tomorrow: Sunny apart from isolated brief showers.

For Banaba:

Light to moderate southeasterly to westerly wind of 07 to 13kts.

Slight to moderate seas.

Tonight: Cloudy with light showers.

Tomorrow: Partly cloudy with brief showers.

Moon Phase:

1 day before the first quarter.

Tide Predictions:

High and Low Tides: