Manaba Beach, Swimming beach in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Manaba Beach is a swimming beach in KwaZulu-Natal with sandy shores interrupted by rock formations along the waterline. The area is protected by shark nets and patrolled by trained lifeguards in designated swimming zones.

The name Manaba comes from Zulu and means 'ease and relaxation'. The settlement grew as a small coastal town about 2 km north of Margate and 13 km south of Port Shepstone, forming part of the adjacent town of Margate. Its development followed Marine Drive (R620), which links Uvongo to the north with Margate to the south.

The name 'Manaba' means 'ease and relaxation' in Zulu, a meaning that shapes how the area presents itself to holidaymakers. The shoreline is lined with self-catering holiday flats, and Marine Drive carries the retail and hardware stores that serve them. Lucien Beach, at the northern end of Margate Main Beach, holds Blue Flag status.

Self-catering apartments and holiday accommodations are scattered along the beachfront with nearby shops and services for visitors. Swimming is safest in the monitored zones, and it helps to check conditions before heading out.

The rocky shoreline between Manaba Beach and Lucien Beach holds natural rock pools that fill at high tide; they are not mentioned on most beach signs. Lucien Beach, at the southern end, carries Blue Flag status, while Manaba Beach itself is patrolled by lifeguards and protected by shark nets.