THE KIRIBATI GROUP AND BANABA:

Spring Tide Advisory #12:

Tide predictions for the 18th and 19th for the month of April 2025 indicate sea levels of 2.80 meters and above.  Residents living along the coasts are advised to take preparatory measures to eliminate possible threats.

Gusty wind Cancellation #13:

A gusty wind advisory for the Kiribati group is now cancelled. This is the last message for this event.  

 Weather Forecast – Kiribati Group & Banaba

Issued: 05:00 AM, Friday 17th April 2026.

Valid Until: 6:00 PM

Situation: An ITCZ lies north of the northern Islands. Meanwhile, a trough of a low pressure is situated further northwest of the Kiribati group and slow-moving westwards.

 General Conditions – Kiribati Group and Banaba:

Wind: Light to Gentle (02-10kts).

Sea: Moderate.

 Island Forecasts

Makin & Butaritari

Today: Mostly sunny apart from isolated light showers.
Tonight: Partly cloudy with light showers.

Marakei, Abaiang, Tarawa & Maiana

Today: Sunny apart from partly cloudy.

Tonight: Fine apart from isolated light showers.

Kuria, Aranuka & Abemama

Today: Fine apart from isolated brief showers.
Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated light showers.

Nonouti, Tabiteuea, Beru & Nikunau

Today: Mostly fine.
Tonight: Fine apart from isolated brief showers.

Onotoa, Tamana & Arorae

Today: Sunny apart from partly cloudy.
Tonight: Mostly fine.

Banaba:

Today: Mostly sunny.
Tonight: Mostly fine.

 Moon Phase

 New moon.

 Tide Predictions: