Search for missing surfer off New South Wales north coast

A man's body has been found after rescue crews searched waters in Northern New South Wales following reports of a man drowning.

Police were told by witnesses a body boarder lost his board while in the surf about 11.30am at Fingal Head.

He attempted to climb out of the water onto rocks but has disappeared.

Police searched for a 20-year-old male with assistance from the local surf lifesaving club for more than two hours.

They have found a man's body and paramedics are trying to revive him.

More to come.