KIRIBATI GROUP AND BANABA:

Spring Tide Advisory #09:

Tide predictions for 19th for the month of March 2026 indicate sea level of 2.80 metres and above. Residents living along the coasts are advised to take preparatory measures to eliminate possible threats. 

Revised Public Weather Forecast 

For:  Kiribati group and Banaba.

Issued: 0500pm Monday 16th March 2026.

Valid until: 06am Tuesday 17th March 2026.

Situation: Two troughs of low pressure lie north and south of the Kiribati Group, with associated clouds affecting parts of the Northern and Southern Islands.

Kiribati group:

Wind: Calm to gentle easterly winds (00-10kt).

Seas: Slight.

For Makin and Butaritari:

Tonight: Partly cloudy.

Tomorrow: Sunny.

For Marakei, Abaiang, Tarawa and Maiana:

Tonight: Mostly fine.

Tomorrow: Sunny.

For Kuria, Aranuka and Abemama:

Tonight: Fine.

Tomorrow: Sunny.

For Nonouti, Tabiteuea, Beru and Nikunau:

Tonight: Fine.

Tomorrow: Sunny.

For Onotoa, Tamana & Arorae:

Tonight: Generally fine with isolated brief showers.

Tomorrow: Sunny apart from isolated brief showers.

Banaba:

Winds: Calm to gentle northeasterly (00-08kt).

Seas: Slight.

Tonight: Fine.

Tomorrow: Sunny.

Moon Phase:

2 days before New moon.

Tide Predictions:

High and Low Tides: