CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011	Oct. 31, 2010
Net loss	$ (9,743)	$ (17,870)	$ (6,270)
Other comprehensive (loss)/income:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(43,574)	9,295	2,984
Net gain/(loss) on derivative instruments, net of tax provision/(benefit) of $6,435 (2012), $(3,089) (2011), and $7,334 (2010)	13,859	(6,850)	15,302
Comprehensive (loss)/income	(39,458)	(15,425)	12,016
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interest	(1,013)	(3,388)	(3,414)
Comprehensive (loss)/income attributable to Quiksilver, Inc.	$ (40,471)	$ (18,813)	$ 8,602