Dead man found on NSW beach

An early morning walker has stumbled across a man's body on a beach on the NSW mid north coast.

Port Macquarie police are appealing for public help to identify the man found dead on Town Beach just before 6am on Tuesday.

He is described as Caucasian, in his 60s or 70s, with grey receding hair.

He was wearing dark shorts, a dark sloppy joe and white joggers.