THE KIRIBATI GROUP AND BANABA:
The weather forecast for the Kiribati group and Banaba issued at 0500am Friday, 22nd May 2026 and valid until 6 pm.
Situation: A low-pressure system situated northwest of the Kiribati group, together with associated convective cloud bands, continues to affect the northern and central islands. Meanwhile, an active trough of low pressure is slowly moving westward across the southern group.
Kiribati group:
Light to moderate E-S winds of 02-16 knots.
Slight to moderate seas.
For Makin and Butaritari:
Today: Cloudy with light to moderate showers.
Tonight: Partly cloudy with light showers.
For Marakei, Abaiang, Tarawa and Maiana:
Today: Mostly cloudy with isolated light showers.
Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated light showers.
For Kuria, Aranuka and Abemama:
Today: Partly cloudy with isolated light showers.
Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated light showers.
For Nonouti, Tabiteuea, Beru and Nikunau:
Today: Partly cloudy with isolated light showers.
Tonight: Fine apart from isolated brief showers.
For Onotoa, Tamana & Arorae:
Today: Partly cloudy with isolated light showers.
Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated light showers.
For Banaba:
Light to gentle W-SW winds of 01-08kts.
Slight seas.
Today: Partly cloudy with isolated moderate showers.
Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated light showers.
Moon Phase:
1 day before the first quarter.
Tide Predictions:
High and Low Tides:
|
|
Hi |
Lo |
Hi |
|
0845am |
0331pm |
0944pm |
|
|
Height (m) |
2.32 |
1.18 |
1.99 |