The search for a Chinese tourist missing off the Kerry coast has resumed this morning.

The man was fishing with friends at Kerry Head when he was swept out to sea yesterday afternoon at around 3pm.

Conditions in the area are described as poor, and are not expected to improve in the coming days.

Valentia Coastguard, Shannon Rescue 115 and the naval vessel the LÉ Orla, as well as a number of other search and rescue teams, are all involved in efforts to locate him.