How to achieve the wavy kind of hair look?

I got out of the shower, and I have platted my hair and also I've put moose in it. In the morning should it be wavy? I'd like the beach kind of wavy look. So should it work? If not how can I do this? I want to add volume to it aswell but I don't want it to look rough and dry, I want it to be smooth and silky. Thanks :)