Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2012	Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2012
Statement Of Partners Capital [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 1,824	$ 12,459	$ (61,018)	$ (12,858)
Other comprehensive loss:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(522)	(34,141)	(7,066)	(66,192)
Net unrealized (loss)/gain on derivative instruments	(1,618)	6,021	(3,687)	17,041
Comprehensive loss	(316)	(15,661)	(71,771)	(62,009)
Comprehensive (income)loss attributable to non-controlling interest	247	151	(435)	(2,257)
Comprehensive loss attributable to Quiksilver, Inc.	$ (69)	$ (15,510)	$ (72,206)	$ (64,266)