The body of a man has been recovered from the surf at a beach at Iluka, an hour south of Lismore.

Shortly before 6pm yesterday (Friday, 14 February 2025), emergency services were contacted when a 68-year-old man failed to return to shore after entering the surf at Bluff Beach, Iluka, about 70km north of Grafton.

Officers from Coffs/Clarence Police District – with the assistance of the Marine Area Command, PolAir, Police Rescue and Surf Lifesaving – commenced a large-scale search for the man.

About 7.30am today (Saturday, 15 February 2025), officers located the man’s body.

A report will be prepared for the information of the coroner.