THE KIRIBATI GROUP AND BANABA:
The weather forecast for the Kiribati group and Banaba issued at 0510am Saturday, 23rd May 2026 and valid until 6 pm.
Situation: The Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone remains active north of the Kiribati group, while a weak low-pressure system lies west of the Northern Islands. Associated cloud bands continue to affect the Kiribati islands.
Kiribati group and Banaba:
Calm to gentle E-NW winds of 00-09knots.
Slight seas.
For Makin and Butaritari:
Today: Cloudy with light showers.
Tonight: Mostly fine.
For Marakei, Abaiang, Tarawa and Maiana:
Today: Partly cloudy.
Tonight: Partly cloudy at times.
For Kuria, Aranuka and Abemama:
Today: Partly cloudy.
Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.
For Nonouti, Tabiteuea, Beru and Nikunau:
Today: Cloudy with isolated light showers.
Tonight: Partly cloudy.
For Onotoa, Tamana & Arorae:
Today: Cloudy with light to moderate showers.
Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated light showers.
For Banaba:
Today: Sunny.
Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated light showers.
Moon Phase:
The first quarter today.
Tide Predictions:
High and Low Tides:
|
|
Hi |
Lo |
Hi |
|
0959am |
0450pm |
1109pm |
|
|
Height (m) |
2.20 |
1.24 |
2.00 |