The family of an 11-year-old boy who was swept into the ocean on Sunday say they “remain hopeful” as the search continues.

A body found on the NSW Central Coast is believed to be that of an 11-year-old boy who was swept out to sea on Sunday.

Laith Alaid was crossing the channel at The Entrance beach with his father and three younger brothers when he was washed into the water on Sunday.

Laith Alaid was crossing the channel at The Entrance beach with his father and three younger brothers when he was washed into the water on Sunday.

NSW authorities to resume search for 11-year-old boy missing off the NSW Central Coast.

NSW authorities to resume search for 11-year-old boy missing off the NSW Central Coast.

NSW authorities to resume search for 11-year-old boy missing off the NSW Central Coast.

Emergency services will resume a search for an 11-year-old boy swept out to sea while trying to cross a channel with his father.

A father and his four boys were trying to cross The Entrance channel when a strong current took the eldest child

The 11-year-old was attempting to cross The Entrance Channel with his father on Sunday afternoon when he was swept away.