KIRIBATI GROUP AND BANABA:

Public weather forecast for Kiribati group and Banaba.

Issued: 0420am, Friday 20^th March 2026.

Valid until: 6pm.

Situation: A slow-moving trough of low pressure lies to the west of Banaba Island, with associated clouds spreading across the Kiribati group.

Kiribati group:

Wind: Light to moderate northeasterly to southeasterly winds (04-16kt).

Seas: Moderate.

For Makin and Butaritari:

Today: Partly cloudy.

Tonight: Mostly fine.

For Marakei, Abaiang, Tarawa and Maiana:

Today: Partly cloudy.

Tonight: Fine.

For Kuria, Aranuka and Abemama:

Today: Partly cloudy.

Tonight: Fine.

For Nonouti, Tabiteuea, Beru and Nikunau:

Today: Mostly sunny.

Tonight: Fine.

For Onotoa, Tamana & Arorae:

Today: Partly cloudy.

Tonight: Fine.

Banaba:

Wind: Light to gentle easterly to southeasterly winds (01-10kt).

Seas: Slight.

Today: Partly cloudy.

Tonight: Partly cloudy.

Moon Phase:

1 day after New Moon.   

Tide Predictions:

High and Low Tides: