Body recovered in Sydney during search for missing swimmer

A woman's body has been recovered at Dover Heights in Sydney, close to where police were searching after reports of a person jumping into the sea.

The search for a man who reportedly dived into dangerous swells at Bondi Beach has resumed. (AAP)

A woman's body has been recovered off Sydney's eastern suburbs, close to where witnesses said a person had gone missing in rough seas.

Police say the body of a woman, believed to be aged in her 20s, has been recovered off Dover Heights on Tuesday afternoon.

Emergency services including PolAir, Marine Rescue and Surf Life Saving NSW set out at first light on Tuesday to search the area after reports a man had disappeared into waves off Bondi about 2.30pm on Monday.

Police say the body is yet to be formally identified and a report will be prepared for the coroner.