Heading out to sea for the first time. HELP!!?

[Biggameaddict]

Hey everybody, i have an ocean kayak prowler 13 that ive got for a couple months now. Ive used it twice and i think i got the hand of paddling and getting back on if i flip. I havnt mastered my drift yet but i think ill get used to it after a few more trips. So now i want to launch from the surf for my first time but i had a couple questions first. When you say the wave "sets" that come in what do you mean? Also how much of a swell should i becareful of when going out? How far out should i travel? I have no gps with me so any thing you guys reccomend to get back? Im actually looking to buddy yak with someone if you guys could show me the ropes, im free this saturday, sunday, monday, tuesday, friday, and saturday.im looking to yak as far as la jolla all the way to ventura but prime places would be from newport to ventura. I have this new spot i think would be good to fish but im not experienced in fishing since i dont head out alot but it would be cool to give it a shot. Btw, who has the number for the guide darkhorse? Thanks all tips and info appreciated. Pm me if you want to buddy yak.