An experienced British surfing instructor is understood to have drowned while on holiday in Bali.

Cameron Munro, from Patcham in Brighton, was visiting the exotic island when he died on Saturday while surfing.

Tributes to the 21-year-old have been left on social media by the surf school based in Sagres, Portugal, where he had worked for the past three years.

The Algarve Surf School and Shop posted: "It's with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to a colleague, friend, brother and all round great person Cameron Munro. Over the past three years he has been an absolute pleasure to work with and get to know."

Other messages from friends included: "The nicest person and best friend in the world. Life will never be the same."

The Brighton-based Pure Spirit Surf School posted: "This weekend has been the saddest time of my life, I have lost a son a friend and a warrior, Cam one of the best people you could ever meet humble,mellow, talented and fun, you touched people all over the world with your mellow soul, I will love you and miss you forever R.I.P my brother x."

A post-mortem examination is due to take place.