Man's body recovered after drowning in Brighton Le Sands NSW

The body of a man has been recovered after failing to surface during a diving accident at Brighton Le Sands in NSW.

The incident occurred at 7pm after the man's partner could not locate him.

Rescue efforts were undertaken by Police, Ambulance, Surf Life Saving and Airport Fire & Rescue.

It's understood family and friends arrived at the beach to assist with the search and rescue efforts.

Equipped in scuba gear, a man entered the dark waters without delay.

His courage to face the inevitable was witnessed by the crowd gathered at the scene.

He was joined by a woman about the enter the waters also equipped in scuba gear, however moments before her entry, screams of help were heard out to sea.

The teams in the water found the man's body and held tight as boats raced to pull the lifeless body on board.

Despite CPR being performed immediately, nothing more could be done.