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.

[1] Julia Ratcliffe won New Zealand's first ever gold medal in the event with a throw of 69.94 m (229 ft 5+1⁄2 in).

The pre-event Commonwealth leader, Sophie Hitchon of England, exited the competition early with three foul throws.

[2] Prior to this competition, the existing world and Games records were as follows:[3] The schedule was as follows:[1] All times are Australian Eastern Standard Time (UTC+10) With eleven entrants, the event was held as a straight final.

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