The weather forecast for the Kiribati group and Banaba issued at 0600pm Wednesday 05^th August 2026 and valid until 6 am.

Situation: A trough of low pressure lies south of the Phoenix group is slowly moving westward. Associated clouds will affect some parts of the southern islands tonight. Meanwhile, a moist south-westerly to southeasterly winds flow prevails over the Kiribati group and Banaba.

Kiribati group and Banaba:

Light to moderate south-westerly to south-easterly winds of 02-10 knots.

Slight seas.

For Makin and Butaritari:

Tonight: Mostly fine.

Tomorrow: Mostly sunny with isolated brief showers.

For Marakei, Abaiang, Tarawa and Maiana:

Tonight: Fine apart from isolated brief showers.

Tomorrow: Mostly fine.

 For Kuria, Aranuka and Abemama:

Tonight: Fine apart from isolated brief showers. 

Tomorrow: Partly cloudy with isolated light showers.

For Nonouti, Tabiteuea, Beru and Nikunau:

Tonight: Fine apart from isolated brief to light showers.

Tomorrow: Sunny apart from isolated brief showers.

For Onotoa, Tamana & Arorae:

Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated light showers.

Tomorrow: Partly cloudy at times with isolated light showers.

For Banaba:

Tonight: Fine apart from isolated brief showers.

Tomorrow: Mostly sunny.

Moon Phase:

One day before the last quarter.

Tide Predictions:

High and Low Tides: