KIRIBATI GROUP AND BANABA:

Spring Tide Advisory #06:

Tide predictions for the 18th and 19th of February 2026 indicate sea levels of 2.80 meters and above. Residents living along the coasts are advised to take preparatory measures to eliminate possible threats.

Wind Gust Advisory #20:

A gusty wind advisory remains in force for the Kiribati group and Banaba. The public is advised to take precautionary measures to minimize possible impact.

🌤️ Weather Forecast – Kiribati Group & Banaba

🗓️Issued: 4:00 AM, Sunday 15th February 2026.
     Valid Until: 6:00 PM

Situation: The ITCZ remains affects the northern parts of the Kiribati group. Meanwhile, bands of cloud situated south remains affects the southernmost islands in the Kiribati group.

🌬️ General Conditions – Kiribati Group and Banaba:

Wind: Gentle to moderate SE to NE (05–15 kts). Fresh at times.
Sea: Moderate.

🏝️ Island Forecasts

Makin & Butaritari

Today: Partly cloudy with brief to light showers.
Tonight: Partly cloudy with moderate showers.

Marakei, Abaiang, Tarawa & Maiana

Today: Sunny apart from brief to light showers.
Tonight: Fine with isolated brief showers.

Kuria, Aranuka & Abemama

Today: Mostly sunny.
Tonight: Mostly fine.

Nonouti, Tabiteuea, Beru & Nikunau

Today: Sunny apart from isolated brief showers.
Tonight: Fine apart from isolated brief showers.

Onotoa, Tamana & Arorae

Today: Partly cloudy with brief showers.
Tonight: Mostly fine.

Banaba:

Today: Sunny apart from brief showers.
Tonight: Fine.

🌙 Moon Phase

3 days before the new moon.

🌊 Tide Predictions: