The person was reportedly washed off the seashore at Miami, a suburb on the Gold Coast, on Thursday night.
Queensland police have been known as to lifeguard tower 22 close to Marine Parade simply after 6pm following studies a wave knocked the person over whereas he was fishing and he was unable to regain his footing.
Members of the general public tried to succeed in the person however he was dragged out to sea.
A land, sea and air search that started quickly after was unsuccessful and the search was suspended for the night time.