Search underway for missing cliff diver off south-west Western Australian coast

The search for a missing 25-year-old cliff diver near Yallingup, off the south-west Western Australian coast, has intensified.

The man was cliff-diving with a friend at Wyadup Rocks at about 5pm yesterday when he jumped into the ocean about 5m below.

His friend immediately realised he was in trouble and raised the alarm.

The man has not been seen since.

Local police, the RAC rescue helicopter and several vessels began looking for the man but had to call off the search due to darkness.

A large scale marine search resumed again at first light this morning including boats, a fixed-winged plane and jet skis which are now combing the area.