A MAN has tragically died after being pulled unconscious from the surf at Wreck Beach.

About 7.40am on Saturday 18 February 2023, police attended Wreck Beach, near Shoal Bay, to investigate reports a man had not returned home after going for a surf.

Wreck Beach is a very secluded location and can only be accessed by water or a long walk in from the car park.

Officers from Port Stephens-Hunter Police District located the body of man, believed to be aged in his 50s, in the surf.

Officers from Port Stephens-Hunter Police District have commenced an investigation and will prepare a report for the Coroner.