THE KIRIBATI GROUP AND BANABA:

Swell Advisory Cancellation:

A southeast swell advisory for the southern islands in the Kiribati group, mostly Tamana and Arorae Islands is now cancelled. This is the last message for this event.

Gusty Wind Advisory #22:

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. 

 The weather forecast for the Kiribati group and Banaba issued at 0600am Tuesday 21^st July 2026 and valid until 6pm.

Situation: A weak trough of low pressure remains situated north of the Kiribati Group, while another trough lies to the south in the vicinity of the Southern Islands.

Kiribati group:

Gentle to moderate south-westerly to north- westerly winds of 05-15kt. Fresh at times

Moderate seas.

For Makin and Butaritari:

Today: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.

Tonight: Fine apart from light to moderate showers early tomorrow morning.

For Marakei, Abaiang, Tarawa and Maiana:

Today: Partly cloudy with isolated light showers.

Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated light showers.

 For Kuria, Aranuka and Abemama:

Today: Partly cloudy with isolated light to moderate showers.

Tonight: Fine apart from isolated brief showers.

For Nonouti, Tabiteuea, Beru and Nikunau:

Today: Cloudy with isolated light showers, moderate at times.

Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.

For Onotoa, Tamana & Arorae:

Today: Partly cloudy with isolated brief to light showers.

Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.

For Banaba:

Light to moderate North-westerly winds of 05-15 kts.

Slight to moderate seas.

Today: Sunny apart from isolated brief showers.

Tonight: Mostly fine.

Moon Phase:

The first quarter today.

Tide Predictions:

High and Low Tides: