Kiribati Meteorological Service

Marine Weather Bulletin

Northern Lines and Phoenix Waters

Issued0500pm 31st August 2026
Valid Until0500am tomorrow

Strong Wind Advisory

A strong wind advisory is now cancelled.

Possible Impacts

Choppy coastal waters. Small craft may experience uncomfortable conditions.

Advice

Exercise caution when operating small boats. Monitor the latest forecast.

Situation

A westerly wind prevails over the Northern line and Phoenix waters.

For Washington and Fanning Waters

Offshore

Moderate easterly winds 10-15 knots. Fresh winds up to 20 knots in showers.

Inshore

Gentle easterly winds 5-10 knots. Moderate winds up to 15 knots in showers.

Seas

Slight seas.

Visibility

Fair visibility in areas of showers

Sea Surface Temperature

28-30°C

Further outlook for Washington and Fanning Waters

Gentle southwesterly winds 5-10 knots. Slight seas.

Visibility: Fair visibility in areas of showers

Sea Surface Temperature: 28-30°C

For Christmas Waters

Forecast

Gentle southwesterly winds of 05 to 10 knots.

Seas

Slight seas.

Visibility

Fair visibility in areas of showers

Sea Surface Temperature

28-30°C

Further outlook for Christmas Waters

Gentle southwesterly winds of 05 to 10 knots. Slight seas.

Visibility: Fair visibility in areas of showers

Sea Surface Temperature: 28-30°C

For Phoenix Waters

Forecast

Gentle westerly to easterly winds 5 to 10 knots.

Seas

Slight seas.

Visibility

Fair visibility in areas of showers

Sea Surface Temperature

28-30°C

Further outlook for Phoenix Waters

Gentle easterly winds 5 to10 knots. Slight seas.

Visibility: Fair visibility in areas of showers

Sea Surface Temperature: 28-30°C

Moon Phase

3 days after Full moon.

Tide prediction for Northern Line Waters.

TideTimeHeight (m)
High0621pm1.15
Low1233am0.42
High0656am1.16
Low1259pm0.50
High0658pm1.08
High0829pm1.67
Low0232am0.67
High0845am1.63
Last updated: 2026-08-31 23:39:17 UTC

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