THE KIRIBATI GROUP AND BANABA:

Gusty Wind Advisory #40:

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 0500am Thursday 30^th July 2026 and valid until 6 pm.

Situation: A trough of low pressure remains to the far north of the Kiribati Group. Meanwhile, other low pressures over the Phoenix group and northwest of the Northern Line group are slowly moving westward. Associated clouds may affect some parts of the Kiribati group

Kiribati group:

Light to moderate south-westerly to easterly winds of 03-14kts. Fresh at times.

Slight to Moderate seas.

For Makin and Butaritari:

Today: Fine apart isolated brief showers.

Tonight: Fine.

For Marakei, Abaiang, Tarawa and Maiana:

Today: Mostly fine

Tonight Fine weather.

 For Kuria, Aranuka and Abemama:

Today Mostly fine

Tonight Fine weather.

For Nonouti, Tabiteuea, Beru and Nikunau:

Today: Sunny apart from isolated light showers.

Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.

For Onotoa, Tamana & Arorae:

Today: Partly cloudy with brief showers.

Tonight: Fine apart brief showers.

For Banaba:

Light to moderate south-westerly to north-westerly winds of 02-14kts.

Slight to moderate seas

Today: Sunny apart from isolated light showers

Tonight Fine apart brief showers.

Moon Phase:

Full moon

Tide Predictions:

High and Low Tides: