The men's single sculls rowing competition at the 2008 Summer Paralympics was held from 9 to 11 September at the Shunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park.

[1] The event was competed by Category A rowers, propelling boats by use of arms only.

Winners of two heats qualified for the A Final.

The remainder rowed in two repechage heats, with the first two in each qualifying for the A Final, the remainder rowing in the B Final.

The event was won by Tom Aggar, representing  Great Britain.