THE KIRIBATI GROUP AND BANABA:
The weather forecast for the Kiribati group and Banaba issued at 0600am Wednesday 20th May 2026 and valid until 6 pm.
Situation: The Inter-tropical Convergence Zone remains north of the Kiribati group and affects the northern islands. Meanwhile, a trough of low pressure remains northwest to west of Banaba.
Kiribati group:
Gentle to moderate north-easterly to south-easterly winds of 05-15knots.
Slight to moderate seas.
For Makin and Butaritari:
Today: Cloudy with isolated light showers.
Tonight: Cloudy with isolated light showers.
For Marakei, Abaiang, Tarawa and Maiana:
Today: Partly cloudy with isolated light showers.
Tonight: Partly cloudy.
For Kuria, Aranuka and Abemama:
Today: Partly cloudy with isolated light showers.
Tonight: Mostly Fine.
For Nonouti, Tabiteuea, Beru and Nikunau:
Today: Mostly Sunny.
Tonight: Fine.
For Onotoa, Tamana & Arorae:
Today: Mostly Sunny.
Tonight: Fine.
For Banaba:
Today: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.
Tonight: Mostly Fine.
Moon Phase:
3 days after the New Moon.
Tide Predictions:
High and Low Tides:
|
|
Hi |
Lo |
Hi |
|
0647am |
0121pm |
0724pm |
|
|
Height (m) |
2.62 |
0.93 |
2.15 |