The women's single sculls competition at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London took place are at Dorney Lake which, for the purposes of the Games venue, is officially termed Eton Dorney.

[1][2] All times are British Summer Time (UTC+1) First four of each heat qualify to the quarterfinals, remainder goes to the repechage.

First two qualify to the quarterfinals.

First three qualify to the semifinals.

First three qualify to Final C, remainder to Final D. First three qualify to Final A, remainder to Final B.