Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011
Statement Of Partners Capital [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (233,525)	$ (9,743)	$ (17,870)
Other comprehensive loss:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(2,147)	(43,574)	9,295
Net (loss)/gain on derivative instruments, net of tax provision/(benefit) of $0 (2013), $6,435 (2012), and $(3,089) (2011)	(10,347)	13,859	(6,850)
Comprehensive loss	(246,019)	(39,458)	(15,425)
Comprehensive loss/(income) attributable to non-controlling interest	960	(1,013)	(3,388)
Comprehensive loss attributable to Quiksilver, Inc.	$ (245,059)	$ (40,471)	$ (18,813)