Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2015	Apr. 30, 2014	Apr. 30, 2015	Apr. 30, 2014
Net loss	$ (37,594)	$ (60,861)	$ (49,152)	$ (45,134)
Other comprehensive (loss)/income:
Comprehensive loss	(41,746)	(55,180)	(71,923)	(53,875)
Comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interest	0	7,737	788	8,201
Comprehensive loss attributable to Quiksilver, Inc.	(41,746)	(47,443)	(71,135)	(45,674)
Foreign Currency Adjustments
Other comprehensive (loss)/income:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	1,235	10,142	(32,908)	(10,573)
Derivative Instruments
Other comprehensive (loss)/income:
Net unrealized gain/(loss) on derivative instruments, net of tax (benefit)/provision of $(148) and $(1,167) for the three months of 2015 and 2014, respectively, and $1,147 and $248 for the six months of 2015 and 2014, respectively	2,261	(3,218)	20,703	2,889
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Other comprehensive (loss)/income:
Reclassification adjustment for realized loss on derivative instruments transferred to earnings, net of tax benefit for the three months of 2015 and 2014, of $424 and $278, respectively, and $637 and $371 for the six months of 2015 and 2014, respectively			(10,566)	(1,057)
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | Foreign Currency Adjustments
Other comprehensive (loss)/income:
Reclassification adjustment for realized loss on derivative instruments transferred to earnings, net of tax benefit for the three months of 2015 and 2014, of $424 and $278, respectively, and $637 and $371 for the six months of 2015 and 2014, respectively			0	0
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | Derivative Instruments
Other comprehensive (loss)/income:
Reclassification adjustment for realized loss on derivative instruments transferred to earnings, net of tax benefit for the three months of 2015 and 2014, of $424 and $278, respectively, and $637 and $371 for the six months of 2015 and 2014, respectively	$ (7,648)	$ (1,243)	$ (10,566)	$ (1,057)