THE KIRIBATI GROUP AND BANABA:

Spring Tide Advisory #13:

Tide predictions indicate tide level to reach the height of 2.80 metres at 5:08 am today, Tuesday 16 June 2026. Residents living along the coasts are advised to take precautions to minimize possible threats.

Gusty wind Advisory#16:

Gusty winds remain possible over the Kiribati group and Banaba, particularly in areas affected by convective clouds. The public is advised to take precautionary measures to minimize potential hazards. 

Public weather forecast for the Kiribati group and Banaba.

Issued: 0520am, Tuesday 16th June 2026.

Valid until: 06pm, Tuesday 16th June 2026.

Situation: A trough of low pressure lies further south of the Kiribati group and is slowly drifting south-eastward. Associated cloudiness and isolated showers may affect parts of the Kiribati Group and Banaba.

Kiribati group & Banaba:

Winds: Calm to gentle NE-SE (00-10kts). Fresh at times.

Seas: Slight to moderate.

For Makin and Butaritari:

Today: Partly cloudy with isolated light showers.

Tonight: Fine apart from brief showers.

For Marakei, Abaiang, Tarawa and Maiana:

Today: Partly cloudy with isolated light showers.

Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated light showers as well.

For Kuria, Aranuka and Abemama:

Today: Partly cloudy with isolated light showers.

Tonight: Partly cloudy with light showers.

For Nonouti, Tabiteuea, Beru and Nikunau:

Today: Partly cloudy with isolated light showers.

Tonight: Fine apart from isolated light showers.

 For Onotoa, Tamana & Arorae:

Today: Partly cloudy with isolated light showers.

Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated light showers.

Banaba:

Today: Partly cloudy with isolated light showers.

Tonight: Fine apart from light showers early tomorrow morning.

Moon Phase:

1 day after the new moon.

Tide Predictions:

High and Low Tides: