Tick anything you already have, in any order. Quests unlock once this is done.
A school gives you a soft board, a wetsuit and someone reading the water for you. Rips are the real danger and a beginner cannot yet see one.
Find a surf school2 things left above. Quests are real things you go and do, so they only make sense once you have what you need.
First one waiting: Get a lesson and a big foam board