Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2012	Jul. 31, 2011	Jul. 31, 2012	Jul. 31, 2011
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 12,459	$ 10,743	$ (12,858)	$ (85,987)
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(34,141)	(6,603)	(66,192)	21,092
Net unrealized (loss) gain on derivative instruments, net of tax	6,021	6,483	17,041	(17,456)
Comprehensive income (loss)	(15,661)	10,623	(62,009)	(82,351)
Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to non-controlling interest	151	(306)	(2,257)	(3,169)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Quiksilver, Inc.	$ (15,510)	$ 10,317	$ (64,266)	$ (85,520)