CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012
Net loss	$ (30,624)	$ (20,910)
Other comprehensive loss:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	11,758	(33,704)
Net unrealized (loss)/gain on derivative instruments, net of tax of $1,628 (2013) and $(7,076) (2012)	(3,648)	13,944
Comprehensive loss	(22,514)	(40,670)
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interest	(505)	(1,695)
Comprehensive loss attributable to Quiksilver, Inc.	$ (23,019)	$ (42,365)