The search for the man missing in the southern seas of Tongatapu  will continue in limited capacity, due to poor weather conditions.

Rescuers are searching for a Houma man who went missing on a diving trip last night.

Siale Havea Jr, 44, was on a group dive in water off the coast of Houma and Ha’akame, a source said.

Police were called to the scene after Havea failed to resurface from where they were.