Before taking a kayak into the open ocean, it is VERY important to seek out good training, from a reliable, reputable professional. (It looks a LOT easier than it is!)
This will not only make your experience much more FUN, but MUCH safer!! (It can be extremely dangerous without proper skills, especially when entering & exiting in surf).
.................................. Just look what can happen if you DON'T!!
For information about training, feel free to write me at rdamico@csulb.edu.
Have fun!