THE KIRIBATI GROUP AND BANABA:

Gusty wind Advisory #26:

A gusty wind advisory 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. 

Public weather forecast for Kiribati group and Banaba.

Issued: 0535am, Thursday 23^rd July 2026.

Valid until: 6pm.

Situation: A moist westerly wind flow is converging over the Kiribati Group, resulting in increased cloudiness and showers in some parts of the group.

Kiribati group:

Wind: Gentle to moderate southwesterly to northwesterly winds (06–16 knots), fresh at times, especially in and near showers.

Seas: Rough.

For Makin and Butaritari:

Today: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.

Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated light showers.

For Marakei, Abaiang, Tarawa and Maiana:

Today: Partly cloudy with isolated light showers.

Tonight: Cloudy with isolated light shower.

For Kuria, Aranuka and Abemama:

Today: Cloudy with intermittent rain.

Tonight: Cloudy with isolated light shower.

For Nonouti, Tabiteuea, Beru and Nikunau:

Today: Cloudy with occasional showers.

Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated light showers.

For Onotoa, Tamana & Arorae:

Today: Cloudy with occasional shower.

Tonight: Cloudy with isolated light shower.

Banaba:

Wind: Gentle to moderate westerly (06-16 kts), fresh at times.

Seas: Rough.

Today: Cloudy with occasional showers easing later this morning.

Tonight: Cloudy with isolated light showers.

Moon Phase:

1 day after First Quarter.   

Tide Predictions:

High and Low Tides: