The search continues for the 17-year-old boy who went diving along Waituri seashore near Naivuruvuru Village, Tailevu on Friday.

Police had earlier stated that the victim had informed a fellow villager to wait for him near the seashore while he went out to sea.

They say when the 34-year-old farmer woke up at around 6am, he had assumed that the victim had returned home.

Police say upon enquiring with the victim's family, it was discovered that the 17-year-old had not returned home.

A missing person's report was lodged at the Korovou Police Station on Saturday.