KIRIBATI GROUP AND BANABA:

Swell Advisory #02:

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

Gusty winds advisory #12:

A gusty winds advisory remains in force for the Kiribati group, especially Makin and Butaritari. Island. The public is advised to take precautions to minimize possible impacts.

Public weather forecast 

For: Kiribati group and Banaba.

Issued: 0430am, Wednesday 11^th February 2026.

Valid until: 6pm.

Situation: A trough of low pressure affects the Kiribati group mostly over the northern and central islands.

Kiribati group:

Wind: Gentle to moderate northeasterly winds (06-16kt), fresh at times over the northern islands, elsewhere light to gentle southwesterly to southeasterly (01-10kt).

Seas: Slight to moderate.

For Makin and Butaritari:

Today: Cloudy with occasional showers and a few thunderstorms.

Tonight: Showers continuing.

For Marakei, Abaiang, Tarawa and Maiana:

Today: Cloudy with occasional showers and a few thunderstorms.

Tonight: Showers continuing.

For Kuria, Aranuka and Abemama:

Today: Cloudy with occasional showers.

Tonight: Cloudy with light showers.

For Nonouti, Tabiteuea, Beru and Nikunau:

Today: Cloudy with isolated brief showers.

Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.

For Onotoa, Tamana & Arorae:

Today: Partly cloudy.

Tonight: Partly cloudy as well.

Banaba:

Wind: Light to gentle northerly winds (01-10kt).

Seas: Slight.

Today: Cloudy with light showers.

Tonight: Cloudy with light showers.

Moon Phase:

1 day after last quarter.   

Tide Predictions:

High and Low Tides: