Police can now release the name of the man who was found dead on Papamoa Beach last week.

Paul Charles Schiphorsts body found on the beach near Karewa Parade on April 27.

Paul's body was found by a local fisherman around 7am.

The 60-year-old Papamoa man's death has been referred to the Coroner.

"Police extend their sympathies to Mr Schiphorst's family and friends," police say in a statement released this morning.