THE KIRIBATI GROUP AND BANABA:

Spring Tide Advisory #10:

Tide predictions for the 18th and 19th for the month of April 2025 indicate sea levels of 2.80 meters and above.  Residents living along the coasts are advised to take preparatory measures to eliminate possible threats.

Gusty wind Advisory #11:

A gusty wind advisory remains in force over the Kiribati group and Banaba. The public is advised to take precautions to minimize possible threats.

🌤️ Weather Forecast – Kiribati Group & Banaba

🗓️Issued: 05:00 AM, Thursday 16th April 2026.
     Valid Until: 6:00 PM

Situation: A trough of low pressure is currently situated northwest of the Kiribati group and extends to the northwest of Banaba as well. Associated clouds affect most parts of the region.

🌬️ General Conditions – Kiribati Group and Banaba:

Wind: Gentle to moderate SE-E (05-15kts). Fresh at times.

Sea: Moderate.

🏝️ Island Forecasts

Makin & Butaritari

Today: Mostly sunny apart from isolated light showers.
Tonight: Partly cloudy with light showers.

Marakei, Abaiang, Tarawa & Maiana

Today: Sunny apart from partly cloudy.

Tonight: Fine apart from isolated light showers.

Kuria, Aranuka & Abemama

Today: Fine apart from isolated brief showers.
Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated light showers.

Nonouti, Tabiteuea, Beru & Nikunau

Today: Mostly fine.
Tonight: Fine apart from isolated brief showers.

Onotoa, Tamana & Arorae

Today: Sunny apart from partly cloudy.
Tonight: Mostly fine.

Banaba:

Today: Partly cloudy apart from sunny periods.
Tonight: Mostly fine.

🌙 Moon Phase

1 day before the new moon.

🌊 Tide Predictions: