THE KIRIBATI GROUP AND BANABA:

Gusty wind Advisory Cancellation:

A gusty wind advisory for the Kiribati group and Banaba is now cancelled.  This is the last message for this event.  

Public weather forecast for Kiribati group and Banaba.

Issued: 0600am, Friday 31^st July 2026.

Valid until: 6pm.

Situation: A weak low-pressure system remains far south of Banaba and the Kiribati Group is moving slowly southwest, away from the region. As it moves away, mostly fine weather is expected during the day, with only a few brief showers in some areas.

Kiribati group:

Wind: Light to gentle northerly wind 05-10knts.

Seas: Slight seas.

For Makin and Butaritari:

Today: Mostly Sunny apart from isolated brief showers.

Tonight: Mostly Fine.

For Marakei, Abaiang, Tarawa and Maiana:

Today: Mostly sunny.

Tonight: Mostly Fine.

For Kuria, Aranuka and Abemama:

Today: Mostly sunny.

Tonight: Fine.

For Nonouti, Tabiteuea, Beru and Nikunau:

Today: Mostly sunny.

Tonight: Mostly Fine.

For Onotoa, Tamana & Arorae:

Today: Partly cloudy.

Tonight:  Mostly fine.

Banaba:

Wind: Light to moderate northerly wind 05-15kt.

Seas: Slight to moderate.

Today: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.

Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated brief shower.

Moon Phase:

1 day after the full moon.   

Tide Predictions:

High and Low Tides: