Maya Gabeira grew up in Brazil with a dream to surf competitively. Like any surfer, she had to overcome the hazards of the ocean through training and discipline. But she was also forced to confront deep chauvinism in the male-dominated sport as naysayers second-guessed her every move. In “Maya and the Wave,” we follow Gabeira on a quest to break a world record in the Portuguese town of Nazaré, known for its big waves. We watch Maya navigate the sports business and endure constant undermining that reflects what happens in many fields where women need to work harder than men to get equal recognition.