THE KIRIBATI GROUP AND BANABA:

Public Weather Forecast for Kiribati group and Banaba.

Issued: 0440pm Tuesday 21st April 2026.

Valid until: 06am Wednesday 22nd April 2026.

Situation:  A trough of low pressure lies west of the Southern Islands, affecting Banaba and parts of the Southern islands, and is slowly moving westward. Meanwhile, the Intertropical Convergence Zone to the east and is expected to affect the Kiribati group from later tonight.

Kiribati group:

Winds: Light to moderate northeasterly (04-16 kts).

Seas: Slight to moderate.

For Makin and Butaritari:

Tonight: Fine, becoming cloudy with light showers and isolated thunderstorms.

Tomorrow: Cloudy with isolated light showers becoming more frequent in the afternoon.

For Marakei, Abaiang, Tarawa and Maiana:

Tonight: Fine, becoming partly cloudy with isolated light showers later.

Tomorrow: Cloudy with isolated light showers, becoming more frequent in the afternoon.

For Kuria, Aranuka and Abemama:

Tonight: Fine, becoming partly cloudy with isolated light showers later.

Tomorrow: Cloudy with isolated light showers.

For Nonouti, Tabiteuea, Beru and Nikunau:

Tonight: Fine, becoming partly cloudy with isolated brief showers later.

Tomorrow: Partly cloudy with isolated light showers.

For Onotoa, Tamana & Arorae:

Tonight: Partly cloudy.

Tomorrow: Mostly sunny.

Banaba:

Winds: Calm to gentle northeasterly (00-10kt).

Seas: Slight.

Tonight: Cloudy with light showers.

Tomorrow: Partly cloudy with isolated light showers.

Moon Phase:

3 days before first quarter.

Tide Predictions:

High and Low Tides: