Search continues for American who went missing at Cape Point beach

A search is continuing for a 37-year-old American man who went missing at Diaz Beach in Cape Point.

It’s understood the man and a male relative went swimming on Wednesday.

But after noticing the strength of the sea currents, the relative had a change of heart and advised that they return to the shore.

The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI)'s Craig Lambinon explained what happened next.

"We believe they were in shin deep water, attempting to retreat from the water, when the missing man was swept off his feet and he was caught in rip currents and swept out to sea before disappearing."