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

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.

The 11-year-old was crossing the channel at The Entrance beach with his family when he disappeared.

The 11-year-old was crossing the channel at The Entrance beach with his family when he disappeared.

The 11-year-old was crossing the channel at The Entrance beach with his family when he disappeared.

The 11-year-old was crossing the channel at The Entrance beach with his family when he disappeared.

Emergency services are searching the water and land for an 11-year-old boy who was pulled into the ocean while trying to cross a channel with his...

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.