THE KIRIBATI GROUP AND BANABA:

The weather forecast for the Kiribati group and Banaba issued at 0530pm Wednesday 22^nd April 2026 and valid until 6 am.

Situation:  An active Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) remains north of the Northern Line islands and extends westwards to north of the Northern Islands and affecting most parts of the northern and central islands. Meanwhile, a trough of low pressure lies west of the southern islands extends north-westwards affecting parts of the southern islands and Banaba.

Kiribati group and Banaba:

Light to moderate easterly to north-easterly winds of 04-15kt.

Slight to Moderate seas.

For Makin and Butaritari:

Tonight: Cloudy with light to moderate showers with isolated few thunderstorms

Tomorrow: Cloudy with moderate showers.

For Marakei, Abaiang, Tarawa and Maiana:

Tonight: Cloudy with moderate showers and heavy at times, with isolated few thunderstorms.

Tomorrow: Cloudy with light showers.

 For Kuria, Aranuka and Abemama:

Tonight: Cloudy with light to moderate showers. 

Tomorrow: Partly cloudy with light showers.

For Nonouti, Tabiteuea, Beru and Nikunau:

Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated light showers.

Tomorrow: Sunny.

For Onotoa, Tamana & Arorae:

Tonight: Fine apart from isolated brief showers

Tomorrow: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.

For Banaba:

Tonight: Cloudy with light showers with few thunderstorms.

Tomorrow: Sunny apart from morning brief showers.

Moon Phase:

2 days before the first quarter.

Tide Predictions:

High and Low Tides: