THE KIRIBATI GROUP AND BANABA:

Swell Advisory #07:

A southeast swell advisory remains in force for the southern islands in the Kiribati group, mostly Tamana and Arorae Islands. The public is advised to take precautions to minimize possible threats.

Strong Wind Warning #18:

A strong wind warning remains in force for the Kiribati group and Banaba, especially in areas affected by convective clouds. The public is advised to take precautions to reduce possible threats. 

The weather forecast for the Kiribati group and Banaba issued at 0600am Sunday 19^th July 2026 and valid until 6pm.

Situation: Associate clouds from low pressures north and south of the Kiribati Group may continue to affect parts of the Kiribati Group and Banaba.

Kiribati group and Banaba:

Gentle to moderate westerly to north- westerly winds of 06-15kt. Fres at times

Moderate seas.

For Makin and Butaritari:

Today: Partly cloudy isolated brief showers.

Tonight: Partly cloudy.

For Marakei, Abaiang, Tarawa and Maiana:

Today: Sunny apart from isolated brief showers.

Tonight: Fine apart from isolated brief showers.

 For Kuria, Aranuka and Abemama:

Today: Sunny apart from isolated brief showers

Tonight: Partly with isolated brief showers.

For Nonouti, Tabiteuea, Beru and Nikunau:

Today: Cloudy with isolated morning brief to light showers.

Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.

For Onotoa, Tamana & Arorae:

Today: Cloudy with morning brief to light showers.

Tonight: Fine apart from isolated brief showers.

For Banaba:

Today: Cloudy with light to moderate showers.

Tonight: Partly cloudy.

Moon Phase:

2 days before the first quarter.

Tide Predictions:

High and Low Tides: