Women's eight competition at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing was held on August 11 (heats), 13 (Repechage) and 17 (Final A), at the Shunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park.

The seven teams competing are placed into two heats, of four and three boats each.

The repechage is a single heat, with the top four of the five boats advancing to the final.

The repechage loser is given an overall rank of 7th place, last in the event.

All times are China Standard Time (UTC+8) Qualification Rules: 1->FA, 2..->R Qualification Rules: 1-4 ->FA