Figueira da Foz's bar scene is seasonal in the most honest sense: in July and August the promenade terraces fill up every evening and stay busy until late; by October the same stretch is quiet enough to hear the sea. The Casino Figueira anchors the nighttime scene year-round, providing a reliable option when the terrace bars close up for the winter.
The surf crowd has its own geography. Buarcos, the small fishing village just north of town, has casual cafes where the coffee is strong, the pastel de nata is good, and nobody expects you to be in a hurry.