The tragic discovery was made on the Gower beauty spot on Sunday morning, March 8.
South Wales Police had been conducting a search in the area after a missing man’s car was found in a car park at the popular location on Saturday, March 7.
Officers have now confirmed that a body was found on the sand at Rhossili, a beach often named among the best in the world.
While formal identification has not yet taken place, the family of missing man Matthew Whale has been informed of the development.
Mr Whale, 52, from the Killay area of Swansea, had been reported as a missing person, prompting the search operation.
His car was located in Rhossili, sparking a multi-agency response.
HM Coastguard teams were involved in the extensive search on Saturday afternoon.
Helicopters were also seen circling the area as part of the efforts to locate Mr Whale.
A spokeswoman for South Wales Police issued a statement on Sunday morning.
She said: “A body of a man has been found on Rhossili Beach, Swansea.”
“While formal identification has not yet taken place, the family of missing man Matthew Whale has been informed.”
The discovery has cast a sombre mood over the Gower community, an area renowned for its stunning natural beauty.
