I want to start surfing this summer, what board should I start with?

I’m 6’2” @ 160lbs and I was looking at maybe a 7’6” funboard, would that be a wise decision? I live very close to the beach so I would be able to go at least 3 times a week. The only reason I say this is because I feel that since I would be able to go often, a funboard would be something that would allow me to get more of a feel for moving on the waves rather than using a longboard to start. (the width would be somewhere near 20” too)