A man has been rescued from a popular Gold Coast beach following a near-drowning.

Paramedics and lifeguards are treating the man in his 50s, after he was pulled from the surf in Broadbeach.

It happened around 6.30am at the beach off Old Burleigh Road.

A QAS spokesperson says he is suffering neck and back pain.

Critical Care Paramedics remain on the scene assessing him with a transport to hospital expected.

More to come. 

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