THE KIRIBATI GROUP AND BANABA:

The weather forecast for the Kiribati group and Banaba issued at 0530pm Friday 03^rdJuly, 2026 and valid until 6 am.

Situation: Troughs of low pressure are located further northeast of the northern islands in the Kiribati Group and may slowly move north-westward. Associated clouds may affect most parts of the groups.

Kiribati group and Banaba:

Northern and Central islands:

Light to gentle north-westerly to westerly winds of 02-10kt.

Slight seas.

For Makin and Butaritari:

Tonight: Cloudy with isolated light showers.

Tomorrow: Partly cloudy.

For Marakei, Abaiang, Tarawa and Maiana:

Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.

Tomorrow: Sunny apart from isolated brief showers.

 For Kuria, Aranuka and Abemama:

Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers. 

Tomorrow: Sunny apart from isolated brief showers.

Southern islands:

Light to gentle south-westerly to westerly winds of 01-10knots.

Slight seas.

For Nonouti, Tabiteuea, Beru and Nikunau:

Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.

Tomorrow: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.

For Onotoa, Tamana & Arorae:

Tonight: Cloudy with light showers later tonight.

Tomorrow: Sunny apart from isolated brief showers.

For Banaba:

Light to gentle north-westerly to westerly winds of 01-10kts.

Slight seas.

Tonight: Cloudy with isolated brief showers and heavy at times.

Tomorrow: Cloudy with morning light showers.

Moon Phase:

Three days after the Full Moon.

Tide Predictions:

High and Low Tides: