Marine Forecast

Kiribati Meteorological Services

Marine Weather Bulletin for Kiribati and Banaba Waters

Issued by the Kiribati Meteorological Services at 7:00am on 8 September 2026.

Valid until 7:00am on 9 September 2026.

Advisories and warnings

Strong wind advisory

A strong wind advisory remains in force for Kiribati and Banaba waters.

Possible impact: Difficulties when operating small boats.

Advice: Exercise caution when operating small boats.

Situation

A deep trough to the northeast of Kiribati waters is slowly moving north. Strong winds associated with this trough are expected to continue affecting Kiribati and Banaba waters.

Waters	Forecast	Further outlook
Makin and Butaritari waters	Fresh winds 15 to 20 knots. Offshore: Fresh westerly winds 15 to 20 knots. Moderate to rough seas. Inshore: Moderate westerly winds 10 to 15 knots. Moderate seas. Visibility: Very poor visibility in areas of showers. Sea surface temperature: 28 to 30°C	Fresh winds 15 to 20 knots. Offshore: Fresh westerly winds 15 to 20 knots. Moderate to rough seas. Inshore: Moderate westerly winds 10 to 15 knots. Moderate seas. Visibility: Very poor visibility in areas of showers. Sea surface temperature: 28 to 30°C
Marakei, Abaiang, Tarawa and Maiana waters	Fresh winds 15 to 20 knots. Offshore: Fresh westerly winds 15 to 20 knots. Moderate to rough seas. Inshore: Moderate westerly winds 10 to 15 knots. Moderate seas. Visibility: Very poor visibility in areas of showers. Sea surface temperature: 28 to 30°C	Fresh winds 15 to 20 knots. Offshore: Fresh westerly winds 15 to 20 knots. Moderate to rough seas. Inshore: Moderate westerly winds 10 to 15 knots. Moderate seas. Visibility: Very poor visibility in areas of showers. Sea surface temperature: 28 to 30°C
Kuria, Aranuka, Abemama, Nonouti and North/South Tabiteuea waters	Fresh winds 15 to 20 knots. Offshore: Fresh westerly winds 15 to 20 knots. Moderate to rough seas. Inshore: Moderate westerly winds 10 to 15 knots. Moderate seas. Visibility: Very poor visibility in areas of showers. Sea surface temperature: 28 to 30°C	Fresh winds 15 to 20 knots. Offshore: Fresh westerly winds 15 to 20 knots. Moderate to rough seas. Inshore: Moderate westerly winds 10 to 15 knots. Moderate seas. Visibility: Very poor visibility in areas of showers. Sea surface temperature: 28 to 30°C
Beru and Nikunau waters	Gentle westerly winds 5 to 10 knots. Slight to moderate seas. Visibility: Poor visibility in areas of showers. Sea surface temperature: 30 to 32°C	Gentle to moderate north-westerly winds 5 to 10 knots. Slight to moderate seas. Sea surface temperature: 30 to 32°C
Onotoa, Tamana and Arorae waters	Light to gentle south-westerly winds 5 to 10 knots. Slight seas. Sea surface temperature: 30 to 32°C	Gentle south-westerly winds 5 to 10 knots. Slight to moderate seas. Sea surface temperature: 30 to 32°C
Banaba waters	Fresh winds 15 to 20 knots. Offshore: Fresh westerly winds 15 to 20 knots. Moderate to rough seas. Inshore: Moderate westerly winds 10 to 15 knots. Moderate seas. Visibility: Very poor visibility in areas of showers. Sea surface temperature: 28 to 30°C	Fresh winds 15 to 20 knots. Offshore: Fresh westerly winds 15 to 20 knots. Moderate to rough seas. Inshore: Moderate westerly winds 10 to 15 knots. Moderate seas. Visibility: Very poor visibility in areas of showers. Sea surface temperature: 28 to 30°C

Moon phase

3 days before new moon.

Tide calendar for Kiribati and Banaba

	High	Low	High	Low	High
Time	0232am	0901am	0308pm	0900pm	0315am
Height (m)	2.52	0.96	2.35	1.02	2.69