A body has been found following a desperate search for a missing boy who was swept out to sea on NSW"s Central Coast, writes Daily Mail.

Laith Alaid, 11, had just finished fishing with his father, 43, and three younger brothers - aged nine, seven, and three - when he was swept out into the ocean at The Entrance at about 5.15pm on Sunday. His father was helping the three younger brothers cross a channel as they returned back to the shore when Laith, who was walking behind him, was pulled away by the tide.

A multi-coordinated search was launched for the boy with rescue helicopters, water police and surf lifesavers banding together. NSW Police revealed on Wednesday a body had been located at 2.30pm.

“While the body is yet to be formally identified, it is believed to be that of the missing boy”, a spokeswoman said. “A report will be prepared for the Coroner”.

The family released a photo of Laith on Tuesday and they thanked those who have rallied around them, saying they are “deeply moved by the community support”.