KIRIBATI GROUP AND BANABA:

Swell Advisory #03:

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

Gusty winds advisory #13:

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

Public weather forecast: 

For: Kiribati group and Banaba. 

Issued: 0330pm, Wednesday 11th February 2026. 

Valid until: 6am. 

Situation: A trough of low pressure remains affects the Kiribati group and Banaba.

Kiribati group:

Wind: Gentle to moderate easterly to southeasterly winds (05-15kts) for Makin and Butaritari. Fresh at times. Elsewhere, light to moderate southwesterly to easterly winds (03-15kts) and fresh at times.

Sea: Slight to moderate.

For Makin and Butaritari:

Tonight: Occasional showers with thunderstorms.

Tomorrow: Occasional showers continuing.

For Marakei, Abaiang, Tarawa and Maiana:

Tonight: Cloudy with light to moderate showers and isolated thunderstorms.

Tomorrow: Partly cloudy with light showers.

 For Kuria, Aranuka and Abemama:

Tonight: Cloudy with isolated light showers.

Tomorrow: Partly cloudy.

For Nonouti, Tabiteuea, Beru and Nikunau:

Tonight: Partly cloudy with a few brief showers.

Tomorrow: Partly cloudy with brief showers.

For Onotoa, Tamana & Arorae:

Tonight: Brief showers over Onotoa and isolated thunderstorms. Elsewhere mostly cloudy.

Tomorrow: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.

For Banaba:

Light to gentle NW-NE winds of 01-08kts.

Slight seas.

Tonight: Cloudy with isolated light showers.

Tomorrow: Partly cloudy.

Moon Phase:

1 day after last quarter.

Tide Predictions:

High and Low Tides: