The teenager, named only as Athrun, was on holiday from South Gloucestershire and was last seen on West Shore Beach in Llandudno, Conwy, at around 2pm on Saturday wearing a pair of swimming shorts.
A body was seen on Tuesday evening, prompting searches of the water by the coastguard and divers on Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning.
Multi-agency searches, including by the National Police Air Service (NPAS) resumed on Wednesday evening in the West Shore area.
North Wales Police said a body was recovered at 6.20pm.
Formal identification is yet to take place, but Athrun’s family have been informed and are being supported by officers.
The death is not being treated as suspicious, and the coroner has been informed.
Chief Inspector Trystan Bevan said: “My deepest condolences remain with Athrun’s family, and I would ask for their privacy to be respected at this incredibly sad and difficult time.
“This is not the outcome anyone hoped for, and I would once again like to thank partner agencies and members of the public for their overwhelming support and tireless assistance with the searches over the last five days.”
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