Hey mate check out SEQKA.COM there are links there on where to ride PLEASE PLEASE i stress that if you you intend to ride in the waves you check out the rules and talk to the "local" riders on the day as there are things happening that may ban us.
On the other matter of your gear there are a few shops here on the coast one is called SURF-FX in Southport the team there can help you with all of your needs
Good luck and enjoy the wind. Cheers T [}:)][}:)][}:)]