Move a series of object in a wave motion

Questions & Answers
1

I want to move an object along its Y

transform.position.y = Mathf.Lerp(0,1,Time.deltaTime);

then have a series of objects that follow the height by with a slight delay.
thus creating a wave effect.

2

Add a ‘phase’ delay

Mathf.Lerp(0,1,Time.deltaTime+phase); // experiment with phase values

But you may just want to use Mathf.Sin and add that phase as an angle offset.

3

I would make an array of values myself and count these OR just add all the objects with an offset.

Unless your formular makes it ease-in and -out, then just go for your own counter that counts over time.