These are the results of the Women's single sculls competition, one of six events for female competitors in Rowing at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens.

[1] 24 competitors raced in four heats on August 14.

24 competitors raced in the semifinals on August 18, 2004.

They were moved forward to finals A-D based on their time.

All 24 competitors raced on 19 August 2004 in the Finals.