Kiribati group and Banaba:

Swell advisory #28:

A northeasterly swell advisory remains in force over the Northern islands in the Kiribati group. The public is advised to take precautions to reduce possible impacts.

Gusty winds advisory #46:

A gusty wind advisory remains in force over the Kiribati group and Banaba, mostly over the northern islands. The public is advised to take precautions to minimize threats.

Weather forecast for the Kiribati group and Banaba was issued at 0500am Monday 17^th March 2025 and valid until 6 pm.

Situation: A trough of low pressure lies east of the Kiribati group and extends westward to the north of the Northern Islands. Associated clouds affect the northern and some parts of the central islands.

Kiribati group:

Gentle to moderate easterly winds of 06-16kt. Fresh at times mostly the northern islands.

Moderate seas.

For Makin and Butaritari:

Today: Cloudy with light showers.

Tonight: Cloudy with light showers as well.

For Marakei, Abaiang, Tarawa and Maiana:

Today: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.

Tonight: Partly cloudy with brief showers.

For Kuria, Aranuka and Abemama:

Today: Sunny apart from isolated brief showers.

Tonight: Fine apart from brief showers.

For Nonouti, Tabiteuea, Beru and Nikunau:

Today: Sunny.

Tonight: Fine apart from brief showers.

For Onotoa, Tamana & Arorae:

Today: Sunny.

Tonight: Fine part from brief showers later in the evening.

Banaba:

Gentle to moderate easterly winds of 06-16kt. Fresh at times.

Moderate seas.

Today: Sunny.

Tonight: Fine.

Moon Phase:

3 days after full moon.

Tide Predictions:

High and Low Tides: