Police have been unable to locate a kite surfer who was reportedly in distress off the Mandurah coast on Monday, with investigators believing the person made it back to shore safely.

A large scale search was conducted off the coast of Wannanup, Falcon and Halls Head after police were advised of concerns for a kite surfer about 6.35pm.

A police spokeswoman said if there was a kite surfer in distress, it is believed they managed to make it back to shore.

“No person in distress, or a kiteboard or kite was located,” she said.

“A search of the local beaches resulted in no clothing, personal belongings, or a vehicle being located.”

“There has been no missing person reported.”

Water police, marine rescue boats and a helicopter were sent to the area, searching for the reported kite surfer by

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