Man drowns on NSW mid north coast

A man has died after being pulled from surf on the NSW mid north despite resuscitation attempts. (AAP)

A man has died after being pulled from the ocean on the NSW mid north coast.

Emergency services were told just before 3pm on Sunday a person was missing in the water at Main Beach at Nambucca Heads.

After a search, a man in his 20s was pulled from the water near Balla Beach.

Paramedics performed CPR but he died on the scene.

Police will prepare a report for the coroner.