THE KIRIBATI GROUP AND BANABA:

The weather forecast for the Kiribati group and Banaba issued at 3330pm Friday 1^st May 2026 and valid until 6 am.

Situation: A trough of low pressure lies northwest of the Kiribati group with associated clouds affecting the northern, central islands and Banaba. Meanwhile, another trough of low pressure is currently lying southeast of the southern group and slowly moving westward affecting some parts of this region.

Kiribati group and Banaba:

Light to moderate southeasterly winds of 02-12kts.

Slight to moderate seas.

For Makin and Butaritari:

Tonight: Cloudy with light to moderate showers.

Tomorrow: Partly cloudy with morning light showers.

For Marakei, Abaiang, Tarawa and Maiana:

Tonight: Mostly cloudy with light showers at times.

Tomorrow: Partly cloudy with brief to light showers.

 For Kuria, Aranuka and Abemama:

Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated light showers. 

Tomorrow: Sunny apart from isolated light showers.

For Nonouti, Tabiteuea, Beru and Nikunau:

Tonight: Fine apart from isolated brief showers.

Tomorrow: Mostly sunny.

For Onotoa, Tamana & Arorae:

Tonight: Partly cloudy with brief to light showers.

Tomorrow: Sunny apart from brief showers.

For Banaba:

Light to gentle southerly winds of 01-10kts.

Slight seas.

Tonight: Partly cloudy with light to moderate showers.

Tomorrow: Mostly sunny.

Moon Phase:

1 day before the Full moon

Tide Predictions:

High and Low Tides: