Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income/(Loss) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income/(loss)	$ 14,923	$ (30,624)
Other comprehensive income/(loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(20,715)	11,758
Net unrealized gain/(loss) on derivative instruments, net of tax provision/(benefit) of $1,321 (2014) and $(1,628) (2013)	6,293	(3,648)
Comprehensive income/(loss)	501	(22,514)
Comprehensive loss/(income) attributable to non-controlling interest	464	(505)
Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to Quiksilver, Inc.	$ 965	$ (23,019)