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. 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.