Despite nearly 20 months of devastating conflict, a small but resilient group of surfers in Gaza continues to take to the sea, finding brief respite from the destruction around them. The community, once a flourishing part of coastal life in the Palestinian territory, has been dramatically reduced by Israel's military campaign, yet those who remain refuse to abandon the waves. Their persistence highlights not only the human need for normalcy under extreme duress, but also the extraordinary risks civilians in Gaza face even in pursuit of everyday activities.