KIRIBATI GROUP AND BANABA:

Spring Tide Advisory #12:

Tide prediction for today 18th of February 2026 indicates sea levels of 2.83 meters at 05:22pm. The public is advised to take precautions to reduce possible risks.

Gusty winds Advisory#26:

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

Public weather forecast 

For: Kiribati group and Banaba.

Issued: 0411am, Wednesday 18^th February 2026.

Valid until: 6pm.

Situation: The Intertropical convergence zone lies north in the vicinity of Northern Islands.

Kiribati group:

Wind: Gentle to moderate easterly to southeasterly winds (06-16). Fresh at times.

Seas: Moderate.

For Makin and Butaritari:

Today: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.

Tonight: Cloudy with occasional showers.

For Marakei, Abaiang, Tarawa and Maiana:

Today: Mostly sunny.

Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.

For Kuria, Aranuka and Abemama:

Today: Mostly sunny.

Tonight: Fine.

For Nonouti, Tabiteuea, Beru and Nikunau:

Today: Mostly sunny.

Tonight: Fine.

For Onotoa, Tamana & Arorae:

Today: Sunny.

Tonight: Fine apart from isolated brief showers.

Banaba:

Wind: Gentle to moderate easterly winds (06-16kt). Fresh at times.

Seas: Moderate.

Today: Partly cloudy.

Tonight: Partly cloudy.

Moon Phase:

New moon.   

Tide Predictions:

High and Low Tides: