THE KIRIBATI GROUP AND BANABA:

Spring Tide Advisory #08:

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 #09:

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

The weather forecast for the Kiribati group and Banaba issued at 0500am Wednesday 15^th April 2026 and valid until 6 pm.

Situation:  A trough of low pressure remains further north of the northern islands with associated clouds affecting most parts of the Northern, Central Islands and Banaba.

Kiribati group Banaba:

Gentle to moderate south-easterly to easterly winds of 07-15kt. Fresh at times

Moderate seas.

For Makin and Butaritari:

Today: Cloudy with light to moderate showers.

Tonight: Cloudy with brief to light showers.

For Marakei, Abaiang, Tarawa and Maiana:

Today: Partly cloudy with isolated brief to light showers.

Tonight: Fine apart from isolated brief showers

 For Kuria, Aranuka and Abemama:

Today: Sunny.

Tonight: Fine.

For Nonouti, Tabiteuea, Beru and Nikunau:

Today: Sunny apart from isolated brief showers.

Tonight: Fine apart from brief showers.

For Onotoa, Tamana & Arorae:

Today: Sunny.

Tonight: Fine apart from brief showers.

For Banaba:

Today: Sunny with light showers.

Tonight: Partly cloudy with light showers.

Moon Phase:

Two days before New moon.

Tide Predictions:

High and Low Tides: