KIRIBATI GROUP AND BANABA:

Swell Advisory #04:

An easterly swell advisory remains in force over the northern and southern Islands. The public is advised to take precautions to minimize possible threats.

Gusty winds advisory #14:

A gusty winds advisory remains in force for the Kiribati group. The public is advised to take precautions to minimize possible impacts.

Public weather forecast 

For: Kiribati group and Banaba.

Issued: 0410am, Thursday 12^th February 2026.

Valid until: 6pm.

Situation: A weakening trough of low pressure continues to affect the Kiribati group, mainly over the northern islands.

Kiribati group:

Wind: Light to moderate southerly to easterly winds (02-16). Fresh at times mostly over the northern and southern islands.

Seas: Slight to moderate.

For Makin and Butaritari:

Today: Cloudy with light morning showers, easing by early afternoon.

Tonight: Fine apart from brief showers.

For Marakei, Abaiang, Tarawa and Maiana:

Today: Morning cloudiness becoming sunny by early afternoon.

Tonight: Fine apart from isolated brief showers.

For Kuria, Aranuka and Abemama:

Today: Mostly sunny.

Tonight: Fine.

For Nonouti, Tabiteuea, Beru and Nikunau:

Today: Mostly sunny.

Tonight: Fine apart from isolated brief showers.

For Onotoa, Tamana & Arorae:

Today: Sunny.

Tonight: Mostly fine.

Banaba:

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

Seas: Slight.

Today: Sunny.

Tonight: Fine apart from brief showers.

Moon Phase:

2 days after last quarter.   

Tide Predictions:

High and Low Tides: