Surfer dies after being pulled from water - Mid North Coast

The release

A man has died after being pulled from the water in the state’s Mid North Coast yesterday.

About 2.20pm (Monday 26 October 2026), emergency services were called to Number One Beach, Seal Rocks, following reports of a concern for welfare.

Officers attached to Manning Great Lakes Police District attended and were told members of the public had pulled a male surfer from the water after he was found unresponsive.

The man was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics, however, he could not be revived and died at the scene.

The man is yet to be formally identified but is believed to be aged in his 60s.

Police have commenced an investigation into the incident, and a report will be prepared for the information of the NSW Coroner.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au . Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.