KIRIBATI GROUP AND BANABA:

Spring Tide Advisory #04: 

Tide predictions for the 18^th and 19^th for the month of February 2026 indicate sea levels of 2.80 meters and above. Residents living along the coasts are advised to take preparatory measures to eliminate possible threats.

Swell Advisory #08:

East to Northeasterly swell advisory remains in force over the northern and southern group. The public is advised to take precautions to minimize possible threats.

Wind Gust Advisory #18: 

A gusty wind advisory remains in force for the Kiribati group and Banaba. The public is advised to take precautionary measures to minimize possible impact.

The weather forecast for the Kiribati group and Banaba issued at 0530am Saturday 14^th February 2026 and valid until 6 pm.

Situation:  A band of cloud now lies east of the Northern islands and slow-moving westwards and expected to affect most parts of the Northern and some parts of the southern islands later this afternoon.

Kiribati group and Banaba:

Gentle to moderate easterly winds of 06-16kt. Fresh at times

Moderate seas.

For Makin and Butaritari:

Today: Partly cloudy with brief to light showers.

Tonight: Cloudy light showers.

For Marakei, Abaiang, Tarawa and Maiana:

Today: Partly cloudy with isolated brief to light showers.

Tonight: Cloudy with brief to light showers.

 For Kuria, Aranuka and Abemama:

Today: Sunny apart from brief showers.

Tonight: Partly cloudy with light showers.

For Nonouti, Tabiteuea, Beru and Nikunau:

Today: Cloudy with isolated light showers.

Tonight: Fine apart from isolated brief showers.

For Onotoa, Tamana & Arorae:

Today: Mostly sunny.

Tonight: Fine

For Banaba:

Today: Morning cloudy with light rain.

Tonight: Partly cloudy with light showers

Moon Phase:

4 days after the last quarter.

Tide Predictions:

High and Low Tides: