Police have located a body during the search for a missing kayaker in waters off Somers.

It is believed a man was paddling with a friend at South Beach when he fell from his kayak and disappeared shortly before 11am.

Police located the man’s kayak and paddle and later located a body about 3.30pm not far from where the kayaker went missing.

The man is yet to be formally identified and police will prepare a report for the coroner.