Police appeal for help in identifying Snapper Point murder victim

NSW Police have appealed to the public to help them identify a young woman whose naked body was found floating face down in a blow hole on the NSW Central Coast.

The young Asian woman, believed to be aged between 20 and 35, was discovered by a tourist in the water at Snapper Point in the Munmorah State Conservation Area on Sunday morning.

Detective Chief Inspector Gary Jubelin said she had suffered a number of stab wounds.

"Our interpretation of the situation is that she suffered a violent assault prior to her death," he told reporters in Sydney today.

Investigators believe the woman entered the water at the blow hole, and had been there no more than 48 hours before she was found.

"There was no, what appeared to be, significant injuries from the rocks," Insp Jubelin said.

"The most likely possibility is that she went in the water at the blowhole."

Police haven't ruled out the possibility the woman was killed elsewhere and dumped.

"The car park is right at the entrance of the blow hole. It is possible [the woman] was transported by vehicle," Insp Jubelin said.

The area is frequented by tourists and rock fisherman, with a popular campsite nearby.

Investigators have combed the area, retrieved undisclosed items from the water and are checking CCTV footage.

"I won't reveal what we've uncovered but we're getting a pretty good understanding of what occurred in that area during that time," Insp Jubelin said.

The woman has not been formally identified, however police have released a computer-generated image of her in the hope someone can help to identify her.

She has no tattoos or distinctive scars and was not wearing jewellery when found.

With AAP.

Police are urging anyone with information in relation to this incident to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page: https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au/