THE KIRIBATI GROUP AND BANABA:

Spring Tide Advisory #01:

Tide predictions indicate sea level of 2.80m and above on 17th and 18th of May during New Moon phase. The public is advised to take preparatory measures to minimize impacts.

Public Weather Forecast for Kiribati group and Banaba.

Issued: 0420pm Wednesday 13th May 2026.

Valid until: 06am Thursday 14th May 2026.

Situation:  The Intertropical Convergence Zone remains north of the Kiribati group. Associated clouds continue to affect parts of the Kiribati group and Banaba.

Kiribati group:

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

Seas: Slight.

For Makin and Butaritari:

Tonight: Cloudy with occasional showers.

Tomorrow: Cloudy with isolated light showers.

For Marakei, Abaiang, Tarawa and Maiana:

Tonight: Cloudy with isolated light showers.

Tomorrow: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.

For Kuria, Aranuka and Abemama:

Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.

Tomorrow: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.

For Nonouti, Tabiteuea, Beru and Nikunau:

Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.

Tomorrow: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.

For Onotoa, Tamana & Arorae:

Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.

Tomorrow: Partly cloudy.

Banaba:

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

Seas: Slight.

Tonight: Fine apart from isolated brief showers.

Tomorrow: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.

Moon Phase:

4 days before New Moon.

Tide Predictions:

High and Low Tides: