A rock fisherman has died after being swept into the sea at Kioloa on Saturday.
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Emergency services including the Westpac Life Saver helicopter and Mollymook and Broule surf lifesavers began searching the waters off Merry Beach about 8am.
The rescue chopper located the man and winched him to shore, however he was unable to be revived.
It is not known if he was wearing a life jacket.
A dangerous surf warning has been issued for waters along Batemans Bay, Eden and the Illawarra.
Powerful surf forecast for Saturday and Sunday prompted the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) to warn against participating in coastal activities such as rock fishing, boating and swimming.
NSW Police Force, Marine Area Command advises:
- People should consider staying out of the water and avoid walking near surf-exposed areas.
- Rock fishers should avoid coastal rock platforms exposed to the ocean and seek a safe location that is sheltered from the surf.
- Boaters planning to cross shallow water and ocean bars should consider changing or delaying their voyage.
- Boaters already on the water should carry the appropriate safety equipment and wear a lifejacket.
- Boaters should remember to log on with their local Marine Rescue radio base, via VHF Radio or the Marine Rescue APP, and consider their safety management plan.
