Athletics at the 2018 Commonwealth Games – Women's hammer throw

The women's hammer throw at the 2018 Commonwealth Games, as part of the athletics programme, took place in the Carrara Stadium on 10 April 2018.

Julia Ratcliffe won New Zealand's first ever gold medal in the event with a throw of. The pre-event Commonwealth leader, Sophie Hitchon of England, exited the competition early with three foul throws.

Records
Prior to this competition, the existing world and Games records were as follows:

Schedule
The schedule was as follows: All times are Australian Eastern Standard Time (UTC+10)

Results
With eleven entrants, the event was held as a straight final.