Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2011	Oct. 31, 2010	Oct. 31, 2009
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (17,870)	$ (6,270)	$ (189,116)
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	9,295	2,984	99,798
Reclassification adjustment for foreign currency translation included in current period loss from discontinued operations			(47,850)
Net (loss) gain on derivative instruments, net of tax (benefit) provision of $(3,089) (2011),$7,334 (2010) and $(19,965) (2009)	(6,850)	15,302	(37,062)
Comprehensive (loss) income	(15,425)	12,016	(174,230)
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interest	(3,388)	(3,414)	(2,926)
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Quiksilver, Inc.	$ (18,813)	$ 8,602	$ (177,156)