Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2012	Jan. 31, 2011
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (20,910)	$ (15,076)
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(33,704)	(6,240)
Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net of tax of $(7076) (2012) and $395 (2011)	13,944	(1,695)
Comprehensive loss	(40,670)	(23,011)
Comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interest	(1,695)	(1,192)
Comprehensive loss attributable to Quiksilver, Inc.	$ (42,365)	$ (24,203)