THE KIRIBATI GROUP AND BANABA:

Public Weather Forecast for Kiribati group and Banaba.

Issued: 0420pm Friday 08th May 2026.

Valid until: 06am Saturday 09th May 2026.

Situation:  The Intertropical Convergence Zone lies north of the Kiribati group, extending from the north of the Northern Line Islands. Meanwhile, a trough of low pressure is affecting Banaba.

Kiribati group:

Winds: Gentle to moderate easterly (06-16 kts).

Seas: Moderate.

For Makin and Butaritari:

Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.

Tomorrow: Mostly sunny with isolated brief showers.

For Marakei, Abaiang, Tarawa and Maiana:

Tonight: Fine apart from isolated brief showers.

Tomorrow: Sunny.

For Kuria, Aranuka and Abemama:

Tonight: Fine apart from isolated brief showers.

Tomorrow: Sunny.

For Nonouti, Tabiteuea, Beru and Nikunau:

Tonight: Fine apart from isolated brief showers.

Tomorrow: Sunny.

For Onotoa, Tamana & Arorae:

Tonight: Fine apart from isolated brief showers.

Tomorrow: Sunny, becoming partly cloudy during the afternoon.

Banaba:

Winds: Light to moderate northeasterly to easterly (04-14 kts).

Seas: Moderate.

Tonight: Cloudy with light to moderate showers.

Tomorrow: Sunny apart from isolated brief showers.

Moon Phase:

2 days before Last Quarter

Tide Predictions:

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